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Trouble starting 85 Vanagon

Tiny
85VAN
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  • 1985 VOLKSWAGEN
I have a 1985 VW vanagon with 250k miles.
It turns over a couple times before starting (battery sounds a little weak), and doesn't start at all when warm. It'll just turn over when I turn the key.
Then I have to wait about an hour for the engine to cool before I can start it again.
Does the battery need to be replaced or is it something else?
Thanks,
Dominick
defino4@juno. Com
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Saturday, December 16th, 2006 AT 2:08 PM

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Tiny
LOSONE
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Your engine is far beyond it's normal life which is about 150K. With older engines, you tend to loose compression when the engine is hot. You may have a leaking fuel problem which further washes the cylinders lowing the compression. It could be as simple as needing a new set of Bosch plugs.

When attempting do not give it any gas. Crank with your foot off the pedal. Let me know

losone
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