[sammyg2]

914s have a common hot start problem but not sure if it applies to vanagons or not.

The teener problem is a design deficiency where the entire voltage for the starter solenoid goes directly through the key ignition switch. Putting a seperate solenoid in line takes the amp load off the ignition switch and allows more power to get to the starter solenoid.

I kinda doubt they'd repeat that mistake with the vanagon so it's probably a starter solenoid as previously stated, or less likely just corroded electrical connections at the starter that are making marginal contact.