Dee2

What is voltage at the battery ? Have you checked the fusible links for corrosion ?

You say it won't start but you don't tell us anything about what is happening when you try to start. --does it crank ? --do you have spark ? --did you check all the fuses ? --did you check anything else ?

Maybe you have the wrong coil...

You have to call the dealership and ask them to look in the "old database".

These statements lead me to think your fuel pump is going out. Intermittent starting, rough running, runs with starter fluid are all signs of a failing fuel pump or a clogged fuel system. This sounds like a clogged exhaust system. You've got more than one problem going on which makes it hard to diagnose. I would check the exhaust system from front to back to make sure it is clear before doing anything else.

I would expect to see a blown fuse before something melts. Are there fuses that are bypassed ?

Someone may have a spare. Also check with any local boneyards. Some people have reported using a fuel pump from an old F150 pickup. You'll need to search this website for more info. Good luck

Just try rapping on the pump with something like a screwdriver handle a few times. See if it will jar it free. May take more than one attempt.

codes are here http://www.4bc.org/vanagon/codes.html

Here's a couple of articles that may help

That's a lot of noises. Some could be internal and some could be external, hard to say with so many. INTERNAL Check the timing belts again to make sure they are installed correctly. Check the spark plug wires to make sure the firing order is correct. Possible Damage You may have broken piston rod EXTERNAL Check the motor mount bolts. Check the exhaust bolts.

Most of these old cars have power problems. You may benefit from doing a compression and vacuum test on that engine.

I don't think a grounding problem would go away when the car warms up. With so many codes it seems impossible to know what's happening. I would clear all codes and start over. if you keep getting all codes I would suspect the ECU/ECU connections. Otherwise see which codes persist and go from there.

As Dave said, make sure you have power going into the coil then check for power coming out of the coil.

It might be starving for fuel or have a clogged fuel filter or a failing fuel pump. Check the fuel pressure to see if it meets spec.

Also need to check the air filter, it probably sucked up a lot of oil spray too.

I had the oil changed on my car one time and when I got home I had oil all over the under side of my hood. Turned out the oil filter was not correctly tightened and was making a mess. Check the easy things first.

As an alternative, if OEM are not available, you might want to see if Altrom seals are available from NAPA . They are OEM quality .

very nice!

Just keep working backwards until you find power....

Take one variable at a time. Start with the spark. Do you have lights, horn, and power to other electrical items ? From the plugs work backwards and see where power stops. Check the fusible links.

Sounds like a transmission problem.

You likely have some air in the lines or in the master cylinder. -Check all brakes for mechanical wear or damaged parts. -Check all lines for any leaks -try bleeding the lines -try bleeding the master cylinder. If these don't fix the problem you may have a worn master cylinder to replace.

Noises can be tricky and sound like they're coming from one area and actually be from a different place. Flapping noise is often a belt or other rubber item. I would check all belts to make sure they are not failing. Also check boots on axles for any tears or grease splatters from the boots which indicates a break.