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PostPosted: Mon Nov 18, 2013 7:53 pm    Post subject: 91 Vanagon hot starting problems Reply with quote

Van doesn't want to start after getting up to normal temp. Will start cold every time. Replaced fuel pressure regulator and coil. No change. Will start if I let starter go a while, engine speeds up and finally sputters to start and then lets out a squeal like a tight engine belt. Any thoughts?

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 18, 2013 8:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

1. clean the grounds

2. replace the temp II sensor

3. install the hot crank relay from Jay & clean all the existing connections carefully when you do it
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 18, 2013 8:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've sure been there!
Replaced my starter and still had the same issue. Replaced that rebuilt under warranty with yet another and added another ground cable to the frame from the mounting bolt. Don't know which one of those actually fixed the problem!
Van-Cafe sells a new starter to alternator cable (2 different sixe ends crimped on a 12 gauge ) that bolts on top of the existing one. Supposed to help.
Personally, I think your starter armature is dragging when things get toasty. Or, maybe just the pilot bearing is worn....nah.
Good luck.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 18, 2013 8:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yes, that would be #4 on my list, which is in increase order of parts cost
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:43 am    Post subject: Re: 91 Vanagon hot starting problems Reply with quote

tcarr1212 wrote:
Van doesn't want to start after getting up to normal temp. Will start cold every time. Replaced fuel pressure regulator and coil. No change. Will start if I let starter go a while, engine speeds up and finally sputters to start and then lets out a squeal like a tight engine belt. Any thoughts?

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The squeal is from a LOOSE drive belt, not a tight one. It might explain your lack of starting if its the alternator belt! Wink
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 1:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wouldn't a loose belt squeal every time I start it as opposed to only when it finally starts when it is hot?
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 2:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

tcarr1212 wrote:
Wouldn't a loose belt squeal every time I start it as opposed to only when it finally starts when it is hot?


It squeals when there is enough resistance ie you've run the battery down spinning the starter with no result.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks everyone. Replaced the temp II sensor, tightened the alt belt and she is doing great.
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