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• Re: Use air cooled Bosch reman. starter on 1.9 WBX? (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:25:02 -0800
  ...Bosch rebuilt starter from a 1981 air cooled manual > > transmission, work on a stock 1.9 WBX manual tranny bus? > > > > Bosch starter PN's...
• whats the quick fix for the starter cable?
  Historical mailing list - UWannaDeaL2
  Sat, 25 Jan 2003 18:55:04 -0500
  What's the quick fix for the starter cable? The cable (the thick one that goes to the battery) tore at the ferrule- right...
• Re: Question about hard start relay
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 19 Jun 2021 19:35:16 -0500
  ...I know nothing about the GW reduction starter but am wondering if that warning applies to all gear reduction starters or just the Gowesty...
• Re: HELP!! Dead starter? Or solenoid? Or?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 16:07:25 -0600
  ...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: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:09:03 -0500
  After having now gone through the starter R&R one time, I have learned that if the air filter box and the AFM (not...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 14:54:41 -0400
  ...Definitely it's a problem with a spurious signal to the starter. Something to do with terminal 50 and 15 and their associated wires...
• Re: unstuck starter
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 20:05:41 -0800
  ...unstuck starter After talking with Chris Turner yesterday (he came over to drop off some pics for me to scan), he said to try...
• help: confirm wire size...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 08:42:51 -0700
  ...Mechanic replace the wiring harness that goes from the alternator to the starter in my 90 Westy Syncro... Basically the wire sizes look to...
• Re: starter motor remaining on?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 May 2005 10:02:38 -0400
  It is either the starter or the ignition switch. There is no other control relay unless one was added. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Syncro Starter R&R on vacation? A Poll
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:03:26 -0700
  ...of Portland, I believe, has replaced starters for the likes of us Syncro nutz while out on the road too many times to mention...
• question about terminals on starter/solenoid
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stinson
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 15:59:44 -0400
  ...terminal 30 "from battery", terminal 16 "to ignition coil", and terminal 50 "from ignition/starter switch". However, my starter/solenoid only has 2 of...
• Re: Starting to worry
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jul 1995 11:57:35 -0500
  DS> A few days ago I put in a new starter for my 65 bus and it started DS> just great. Then yesterday I...
• Re: [Re: Uncooperative Starter]
  Historical mailing list - john schaper
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 10:13:01 PDT
  ...Neal" <jneal@NETCOM.COM> wrote: > If it starts while cold, and not while hot, try replacing the bushing > before replacing the whole starter. > > Cheers...
• Re: starters-used vs. cheap rebuilt vs. Bosch rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 16:00:22 -0800
  ...Mark The Bus Depot wrote: >> I am trying to choose between a used starter for about $55, a >> cheap AutoZone starter for $90 and...
• How do you fill the propane tank? and re:Starter woes
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 08:38:52 -0400
  ...There is a little bearing on the end of the shaft coming out of the starter. Should have been changed when the starter was...
• Re: no start?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Jan 2016 18:31:26 -0500
  When you say no start, should we assume that the starter is no turning the engine over? Based on you slow cranking past I...
• Re: Starting problem or startER problem
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 7 Apr 2013 08:03:10 -0400
  For me, it turned out that I did indeed have a bummer starter from a local FLAPS that was a year and half old...
• Re: non-starting vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 16:18:47 -0700
  ...There is a large wire to the starter from the battery, but it would have to be connected for the engine to turn over...
• Re: HELP! Loss of Voltage.. Am I thinking right?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 11:37:10 EDT
  ...I would inspect the alternator wire to the starter and the starter wire and see if either of these has corrosion in them or...
• Re: Lethargic starter
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 16:53:47 -0500
  ...Lethargic starter > Hi all, > > Well, I'm running out of ideas. I can't get my '86 > transporter to start. It turns over mediocre...
• Re: Starter Grinding
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:19:44 -0500
  ...on earth would my starter make a grinding noise when the temp is below > 20 deg? It is a starter for an automatic and...
• Re: [Syncro] Turbo Diesel engine carrier bars
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 20:30:02 -0700
  EMZ wrote: > > Dave, > The diesel bellhousing will not fit with the Syncro gas tank. > The starter is in the up right position on the...
• Re: Installing Starter Bushing
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:55:28 -0400
  ...The new starter works great. The difference in its speed and sound from the old one is very impressive. Of course, the old one...
• Re: No turn over
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sat, 16 Mar 2019 00:10:20 -0700
  ...No turn over To Change Clutch, TransAxle & Starter Motor had to be Removed&ReInstalled, So Check All Connections @ Starter Motor & The Trany To Frame...
• RE: Hello again, Brakes, No-Start, Coolant bleeder, 1985 GL
  Historical mailing list - Lebron,Nathan
  Wed, 08 Jan 97 14:28:00 E
  ...I have no idea why the starters do that but that's how to solve it. I bought a Bosch reman starter for $160...
• Re: Buying an '82 Vanagon Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 20:04:18 -0700
  There is only one starter that fits diesel Vanagons. On Vanagons the starter bolts to the transmission. Changing the model of 4 cyl diesel...
• Re: Use air cooled Bosch reman. starter on 1.9 WBX? (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:58:14 -0800
  ...It looks to me like there is 3 different starters for the air cooled engine/tranny. Maybe I'm misunderstanding your response. --- :^) Was curious...
• Starter removal
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 21:19:20 -0400
  Are there any good ways to remove the starter from an '84 with 1.9L engine and auto transmission. I have gotten the wires...
• Starter removal help needed
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Harris
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 00:28:39 -0800
  ...I'm changing the starter on my 81 Van. I'm not going to pull the engine quite yet.. have to make it go...
• Re: Trouble coming my way? Starter delay
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 11:50:27 -0600
  ...The starter itself is usually OK. A *hard start relay kit* often solves the problem. I think Bus Depot has them. Check the archives...
• Re: Wont start
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 19:22:51 -0800
  ...if it's not cranking on the starter ... I always operate the starter with a Remote Starter Swtich .. That reduces the connections and wires...
• Starter/relay/switch problem
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:50:06 -0500
  ...bells fine.&nbsp; Starter gave no signs of getting tired.&nbsp; I would like to try to electrically "jump" the starter to see if...
• Re: Mechanics just dont listen!!!!!reply
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 02:06:44 EDT
  ...Then he tried to tell me that Mikes Starter is set up differently.....I dont believe that VW changed the placeing of the starter...
• Re: Starter Replacement Frustration - That durn second nut!
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 03:37:47 -0700
  I am in the exact same situation as you (novice mechanic with a bad starter) please let me know what you find out if...
• Re: Slow cranking with fully charged battery
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Tue, 22 Mar 2016 23:18:21 -0700
  ...Does >> the Vanagon respond well to the Bay Window starter relay fix, or is it a >> better bet to change the starter? Has anyone...
• Re: DELAYED STARTING!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:41:45 -0700
  ...I assumed the solenoid in the starter was sticking so the >> high amp electrical contacts were not working. Replacing the starter fixed >> it. No...
• Re: Info on Vanagon/Audi 5 cyl Bellhousings
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Wed, 9 Apr 1997 20:09:00 -0700
  ...What about the starter? On the diesel 4 bellhousing, the starter is on the transmission side of the flywheel. On the 5 cyl. I...
• Buying my first VW
  Historical mailing list - Chris & Kelly DeVoto
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 10:40:49 -0400
  I posted a couple of weeks ago about my soon-to-be-new-to-me '82 Vanagon's starter. That problem has been solved...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 24 Jan 2017 13:52:08 -0800
  ...Also of note to some owners is that the GW starter's warranty is void > if you have an engine conversion, whereas the TDI...
• Sticking Starter Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 22:34:52 -0500
  ...from the starter battery cable, to the solenoid? If I need a solenoid, should I go ahead and install a rebuilt starter? Thanks! Scott...
• Successfully installed hot start rely...but now....
  Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 20:15:40 -0400
  ...the starter will occasionally refuse to disengage. Is this related to the relay install or just a mere coincidence? Doesn't do it every...
• Start Issue with Hard Start Relay
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 17:19:49 -0600
  Just getting ready to put in the Hard Start Relay and noticed this wire on my new Bosch starter with some melted plastic. Just...
• Blowing Voltage Regulator For Guages
  Historical mailing list - Paul Kirsch
  Sat, 3 Nov 2001 09:21:54 EST
  ...An additional ground has been installed from the starter to the body. He is considering putting a ground wire from the starter to the...
• Big black ground wire
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Sat, 22 May 2004 13:44:30 EDT
  ...new starter is in battery wire is in, battery wire is on main terminal, ign/start switch on number 50 but I can;t...
• Re: starter spins, doesn't engage?
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Sun, 29 May 2005 21:03:10 -0400
  Hi Jeff, When you pull the starter to check for missing teeth as other have suggested, also check for the presence of the nose...
• (SOLD) FS Transmission, starter, +trinkets $35
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 17:20:14 -0700
  SOLD � Used transmission from my 90 - 4sp. � Known good starter for above � Heidelburg radio,� new brake pads, some misc parts. � Chris C ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I still...
• Re: Per Lindgren, Syncronaut!! (was: Syncro starter)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 09:55:08 -0700
  SyncroHead@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 98-06-17 08:31:09 EDT, you write: > > > The starter in my 88 Caravelle Syncro...
• Bendix source
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Sun, 20 Nov 1994 09:56:57 -0700 (MST)
  Hello vanagon gang & ric, It seems that there is definately a real problem here with starter bendix drives. (Someone said don't let them...
• Re: Trouble coming my way? Starter delay
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 21:54:26 -0600
  ...The electrical resistance of the solenoid is greater when it is hot, so the starter may refuse to operate only after an hour or...
• Starter solenoid wiring question - '86 AT
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 11:52:29 -0400
  I have a question about starter solenoid wiring on an '86 AT full Westy. This has air conditioning but does not have an auxiliary...
• Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning... (addendum)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 08:12:13 -0800
  When it happened to me it meant new starter time. YMMV Mike On 2/19/03 7:22 AM, "ok artguy" <okartguy@HOTMAIL.COM...
• 1981 starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 08:12:44 -0700
  ...However there was no juice (assumption) to the starter. The starter just acted like it was not getting any juice. Tried several times and...
• Re: rebuilding starter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:49:37 -0500
  ...Mike Edward Duntz wrote: > I am considering the suggestions of several list members regarding trying to disassemble my starter and lube/clean it. But...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:19:25 -0400
  ...The starter had > been installed with only the short bolt which had loosened. The starter lost > ground and would only work intermittently. Then the...
• Re: Installed new clutch, "used-in-good-condition,recently-rebuilt transmission, and, now, "no start."
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 14:38:43 -0500
  Isn't it funny how things happen in threes, clutch, starter, tranny? Stan On Wed, 5 Jun 2002 09:39:24 -0700 "Thomas D...
• Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 13:51:36 -0500
  ...There are many designed for starter solenoid service. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Steve...
• Starter Trouble '82 ex-Deisel
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 12:19:14 -0500
  ...This leads me to believe I'm not getting power to the starter. I've read through the Bentley and it's not much...
• Re: Do I need a new starter???
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 08:14:29 -0700
  ...As to cost of the starter... I don't know, but... It might be helpful if you would give us the year and model...
• Re: Auxillary Solenoid going Bad?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 13:00:34 -0500
  ...Since I shot aluminum pop rivets to a frame bracket above the starter to > mount the solenoid, does the solenoid rely on this mounting...
• [f]Re: Starter bendix not engaging
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 1 Feb 1995 11:22:55 -0800 (PST)
  ...Lunch break now and I have a starter > problem: > Jesus Doug! Good thang this list isn't cocaine, eh? ;) Steven sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com