Stephen,
 
I had a similar = experience recently - and it turned out that I was out of gas.  My gauge claimed = a half a tank but it was lying.  I'll hopefully fix that soon.
 
Best of = luck
 
Peter J
85 Westy GL = "Nesta"
----- Original Message -----
From: Stephen
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM =
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, = 2001 4:45 PM
Subject: Cannot Start?

After shutting off my = van the other day an 85 westy. I could not get it restarted. Everything would turn over fine, good = battery power, starter turned but it would not start. I checked the fuel pump = by replacing with another one that I knew worked, so I know that it is = not the pump. Checked the rotor and cap seemed ok. Checked every wire I could = find for a loose connection nothing. Checked all vacuum hoses nothing. Where = and what else should I check? I know that some people have had a problem where = the van would quit and they could not restart for a while, computer? I am = mystified and would rather troubleshoot everything I can before I take it in to = the shop.

 

Thanks

Stephen