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• Re: Starter removal???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Dec 2015 19:31:49 -0500
  ...My current 85 Auto starter seems fine at the moment. I’d love to hear your impressions of any difference with the new starter...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:49:39 -0700
  ...Jumping doesn't help. > > Voltage at starter matches battery. > > Turns over slowly with: > > - spark plugs removed. > > - fresh battery jumpered directly to starter. > > - WITH NEW...
• Re: starter
  Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 22:04:47 -0800
  ...starter > > > Bad starter in Phoenix--and no hills for push starts. Anyone know a > > good mechanic for a Syncro in the Phoenix area? We...
• Re: '85 Starter Upgrade Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 12:47:17 EDT
  Just FYI, I have these bigger battery cables (the long one that goes to the starter) new for $75. This cable is an OE...
• stsrter
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 01:09:19 -0500
  ...There is also what I think is a part number, it is cast into the starter housing 1005822419.... What does this starter fit ? 19...
• Re: Problem with Latrical starter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 7 Sep 2017 19:29:37 -0700
  ...Problem with Latrical starter On Tue, 5 Sep 2017 09:53:12 -0700, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >I installed the Latrical starter...
• Re: Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 2 Jul 2017 21:47:17 -0700
  ...I paid really good money for a rebuilt Bosch starter by a local independent speciality shop but foolishly didn't install it for some...
• Re: Calling Sarubu conversions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Cullen
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 18:45:25 -0800
  The post-1986 vanagon starters have enough torque for the Subaru conversion. I tried my starter ('84) and it worked, but just. I ended...
• Re: Starter Bushing Removal
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 15:41:56 -0800
  ...It was taken to a tune up place instead of the designated German Auto place where they replaced the $250 starter and the problem...
• Re: HELP!! Dead starter? Or selonoid? Or?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 15:56:11 -0500
  ...The one time it didn't, the morning after an 8 hour trip, I had to tap the starter and solenoid with a hammer...
• Re: Starter problems
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 23:32:12 -0400
  ...Any others with autozone starter experiences? Dealing with that particular store has also been frustrating. Thanks Tony On Jun 29, 2014, at 7:00...
• Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 19 Nov 2011 07:01:26 -0800
  ...On a recent automatic it took three attempts to get a correct, properly working starter. 1st was a Napa brand. Battery stud was too...
• Re: [Syncro] The Syncro project arrives...(won't start)
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 24 May 2001 07:10:53 EDT
  ...After checking everything again, all indications were a faulty starter. So, I installed another one. Guess what, the new starter did not work. Checked...
• Re: battery cable contact problem
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Wed, 19 May 1999 00:10:21 -0230
  ...First, was the starter you got new or remanufactured? I've just gone through five remanufactured Canadian Tire starters on my Golf since December...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Starter ?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 5 May 2016 22:17:17 +0000
  ...Fun! Jim On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 5:11 PM Scott <SCOTTDANIEL@turbovans.com> wrote: > the diesel starter uses a bushing mounted in...
• Re: Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:49:20 -0400
  So if you run a new cable, you just run it strait from the battery to the starter? Do you remove the old one...
• Re: Syncro sporadic starting
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 19:49:24 -0600
  ...If the starter brushes are bad enough it will need rebuilding. The ground path for the solenoid is thru the starter circuit. Larry A...
• Re: Sunforce 60113 For Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:26:57 -0700
  ...alt. --> starter battery --> relay/aux battery, if starter battery low or failing (losing its charger over time, not taking a charger) my gut tells...
• Re: 91 Vanagon starting problem
  Historical mailing list
  10 Jul 96 07:49:27 PDT
  Hello- Had similar problems with my '80 Westi, rebuilt starter, rebuilt alternator, changed ignition switch, intermittent problem continued. Latest solution is to install solenoid...
• Re: Automatic Starter options was: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 30 Jan 2020 14:30:35 +0000
  ...Automatic Starter options was: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube? A DC motor person that understands how the different designs work would shudder at the...
• Bosch #s for a deisel starter? Maybe..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 1 Sep 2017 11:19:19 -0700
  I'm puzzled by what starter I have ( on my workbench) just removed from my 84 with an inljne (ABA hybrid gas) VW motor...
• Re: Trouble starting
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 23 Oct 2015 11:03:06 -0400
  How do I test to see if it’s the starter switch? Thanks, Bryan Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Jim Felder Sent...
• 85 Vanagon-Auto
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Lebron
  Tue, 2 Jan 1996 12:39:26 -0500 (EST)
  I have a question regarding my starter. When I do some long distance highway driving and shut off the van, my starter turns but...
• Vanagon won't start !
  Historical mailing list - =David-M=
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 10:07:05 -0400
  ...When I turn the key, the lights dim but no starter action. There is a click to be heard at the back. The battery...
• starter won't disengage?
  Historical mailing list - r. paul gordon
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 20:36:22 -0800
  Seems like my starter won't disengage from the flywheel - sounds like it's just whizzing like crazy on start up. Can someone please...
• Re: Syncro sporadic starting
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 23:32:06 EST
  ...If it does it after that, clean all the connections in the low amperage circuit of the starter and check the wiring for any...
• Starter Motor Bushing Lube. Quick Answer? Daylight Abating!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:17:21 -0800
  ...Moly grease ok for starter motor bushings and bushing in engine block? (for end of starter when it turns) Thanks! Neil. -- Neil n 65...
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:09:04 -0600
  ...My locally rebuilt starter works great, and cost me $95 including a new starter solenoid. John On 7/24/2012 9:26 AM, David...
• Prices for starter parts?
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 15:39:30 -0500
  So how much are solenoids and rebuilt starter motors? :-( Ron, Jim, Kyle? -Karl ___________________________________________ Karl and Kristina Bloss - bloss@enter.net Trexlertown, PA http://www...
• looking for a starter
  Historical mailing list - David Luddy
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 04:12:46 -0400
  Hey, anyone have a known good starter for a '86 vanagon w/automatic transaxle? Also I would be interested in a bad one for...
• Need armature for diesel starter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 13:44:42 -0700
  My favorite electrical shop tells me that my diesel vanagon starter's armature is bad. Does anyone know where I can get one at...
• Re: How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 19:18:59 -0500
  <<<Yes, a wedge-it screw starter used in reverse. A Klein K36 should do it to it. George>>> Screw starter? A Magnet work OK...
• Today's PUZZLER... SLWR-VAN won't start
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stinson
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 14:19:34 -0400
  ...If I unbolt the starter and try to start ol' Slower, the starter whirrs. The starter was sold to me as a new starter...
• Re: need help with starter problem, 1990 Vanagon GL, 4spd 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:49:56 -0600
  ...You can see part of the starter from the engine compartment, right side, forward of the firewall. While a trusted helper holds the key...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:41:16 -0600
  ...A potentially dangerous one. >> I have installed a new Starter and properly restored the wiring to stock. A >> slow turning starter condition still exists...
• Re: Batt is 100% - no crank/starter doesn't turn
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 16:29:26 -0800
  ...Well, without a specific example of exactly how the Bosch starters were weaker than (for example) the starter on my '79 Dodge van (still...
• Re: Update on starter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 10:05:34 -0400
  To really figure this out at the time of difficulty you need to know what current the starter is drawing, and what voltage is...
• Re: Battery/Starter/Wiring issue 1985 Westy w/ 2.1L & 4sp
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:22:54 -0400
  ...Starter issue - I've replaced the battery to starter wire and the the alternator to starter wire with 2ga. The starter was recently rebuilt...
• no start
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 10:49:28 -0500
  ...once the starter did turn the car started right up. so, should i look towards the starter? the starter is only 2 years old...
• Re: Vanagon Starter - windings available?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 23:27:40 -0700
  On 9/5/05, <rrecardo@webtv.net> wrote: > > << They generally don't go bad, but when they do, the > starter is DONE>> > > Not true...
• Re: Starter question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 13:08:47 -0800
  ...If the > switch portion is good (tested and verified) but I can start it up via the > starter/solenoid contacts, is there ANYTHING else...
• Re: Time for a new starter?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 09:49:20 -0700
  ...My question is, since this is happening, is a new >starter in order? I think this occurs as a result of the brushes >settling...
• Re: starter problems 82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sat, 4 Jan 1997 16:10:03 -0800 (PST)
  On Sat, 4 Jan 1997, Robert Cronin wrote: > I just had my starter rebuilt by a shop here on cape cod, but have > recently...
• Re: Starter removal???
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 7 Dec 2015 17:44:00 -0800
  ...My current 85 Auto starter seems fine at the moment. I’d love to hear your impressions of any difference with the new starter...
• "Hitachi" starter in a Vanagon - the real scoop
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 21:18:00 -0400
  > Dead bosch starter will take a few days to get the induction > motor from http://gowesty.com/starter_story.htm > > any know how I...
• Re: 1987 Westy engine starter replacement
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:04:16 -0700
  On 4/10/10, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > > you may need to hold the upper starter bolt from turning, at the...
• Re: Slow starter when hot
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 17:55:39 -0500
  ...Slow starter when hot > Try a new Ground strap from the Trans. to the Chassis. (is this an auto > perchance, Ive seen it many...
• Re: Replacing starter: Bosch reman. VS "some other"
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 11:13:23 -0500
  I just replaced my starter and alternator with genuine Bo$ch rebuilds. I don't know yet if they will last any longer than...
• Re: Starter woes
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:25:46 -0500
  ...The cruise system is more complicated on > automatics and is tied into the starter switch wiring. This isn't the > case with manual trans...
• Re: Battery/Starter/Wiring issue 1985 Westy w/ 2.1L & 4sp
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:13:10 -0400
  ...Starter issue - I've replaced the battery to starter wire and the the alternator to starter wire with 2ga. The starter was recently rebuilt...
• ARCHIVES: delayed starters
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Houg
  Wed, 06 Mar 1996 16:01:03 -0800
  ...Replace starter expecting the world but got slapped > with no change. Remove starter, order new solenoid assembly and > replace. No change. Remove starter, take...
• Re: RIP Click (or was he Clack?)
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 19:12:28 -0800
  ...You keep the VW starter in the stock position on the >> tranny passenger side and then have a second starter in the Ford >> position...
• Re: stupid starter question: 1990 GL
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 05:10:56 -0800
  This (or, starter problems in general) has/have been exhausted in the archives: http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S1=vanagon Search...
• Re: Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:09:28 -0500
  ...Straight to the starter(which is where your original one goes). Here's some pictures of what I did. http://picasaweb.google.com/rylincoln...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 11:52:09 -0700
  ...Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem Just turning the switch to "on" will not engage the starter. The starter will engage when turned...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:53:37 -0500
  ...I have installed a new Starter and properly restored the wiring to stock. A slow turning starter condition still exists and, as Dennis advises...
• Re: Automatic Starter options was: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube?
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:58:59 -0800
  ...The TDI starter (also aftermarket, btw, from California Alternator and Starter) zips it over like it's already warm, no matter the temp outside...
• cable that goes to the starter?
  Historical mailing list - Kriss De Jong
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 23:34:45 -0700
  Hi all- Have any of you had your cable fall off the starter? I've got a '91 vanagon GL & it has been running...
• Subagon starter
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Mon, 10 Nov 2014 13:17:06 -0700
  ...Need starter for 1984 Vanagon on a Kennedy conversion. Not-so-Friendly-LAPS says three to five days! Anyone have one closer to AZ...
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:15:43 -0400
  When I had to occasionally whack the starter on my '85, I used a broomstick through the wheelwell. Didn't have to get dirty...