Hi Jonathan,
Had the same problem.  Was the Temp 2 sensor that intermittently went bad. A
cheap item to replace.
Until I fixed the problem with a new Temp 2 sensor, here is what I did to
restart it hot:  I pulled the coil wire at the distributor and leaned the
end close to the block or any ground.  Then I cranked the engine for a few
seconds creating a spark at the end of the coil wire.  Then I plugged the
coil wire back in and started the van. It ran rough for a bit with a bad
smell from the muffler, but it started and ran.

Alfred
85 Westy

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jonathan Tromp (Tromper)" <evilpig@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2001 5:07 PM
Subject: Fuel System Issue

> Hi folks,
>
> My friend who has an 85 wasserboxer has this=20
> problem
> any suggestions??
>
>
>
> Thanks for the tip.
>
>
>
> JUST TO PICK YOUR BRAIN!!!
>
> The symptoms are:
>
> 1. Starts fine cold or cool. Will not restart after it gets warmed up.
>
> 2. EATS gas like it's free.
>
> Note;
>
> Hot Restart procedure:
>
> A: Crank it for 15 to 20 secs.
>
> B: Pull two or three fuel injector control plug wires
>
> C: CRANK IT TILL IT FIRES THEN=20
>
> IT WILL RUN ON ONE OR TWO CYL
>
> D:  Prop window squeegee between seat and gas pedal.
>
> E: Run to the back and plug in fuel injectors
>
> F Fiddle with throttle till squeegee falls off gas pedal.
>
> MOST IMPORTANT !!!
>
> G: Drive away smoothly and try not to notice the snickering crowd.
>