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• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Olsen
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:49:40 -0400
  I'm getting some good electrical advice, but I did jumper a fresh battery directly to the starter. I've also, at this point...
• Re: Starter for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 16 Oct 2020 17:47:52 -0400
  ...Replacing a starter on a Syncro and the starter was = in the way of putting back the vacuum actuator for the diff lock. Got...
• Re: Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:27:08 -0700
  ...Be sure consider the starter bushing in the bell housing, if manual trans. I have an old starter armature shaft to check how ovaled...
• Re: Subject: Starter Help!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
  Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:35:28 -0500
  ...The last thing I added was an extra ground from the bottom nut on the starter to the negative post of the battery and...
• Re: Starter for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Fri, 16 Oct 2020 19:17:14 -0700
  So, basically you're against improvement and using a superior, more powerful, faster-cranking starter - one that is likely in stock at every auto...
• Re: Vanagon Starter
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 17:03:23 -0700
  ...The stock Bosch starter just wasn't strong enough to reliably turn over the higher compression suby engine. I've got a writeup on...
• Starter Saga was: 1982 Diesel Intermittent Start Problem
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 08:56:08 EDT
  The only thing I would suggest is replacing the starter bushing. This is the bushing that is in the transmission bellhousing which holds the...
• Re: Starters for 85GL 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Jimt Thomson
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 18:26:35 -0600
  if the labels have been wiped off the only real external difference between the earlier and the later starter is the length of the...
• New Starter time?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Mon, 3 May 2004 11:28:23 EDT
  My 86 westy starter has been acting up, I did the whack it with a hammer trick that worked well for a while as...
• Starter Removal 2WD and AT
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 14:42:33 -0500
  Is the top bolt holding the starter in an allen bolt? Anyone know what size? BTW-Picking uo a new starter later and want...
• Starter question
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Toomey
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 21:00:38 +0000
  ...Move key to start, hear clicking of starter motor Questions: 1) The Bentley shows taking the starter apart to clean commutator. Is that recommended...
• Re: Starter Behavior
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:23:28 -0800
  ...will a worn starter bushing in clutch housing create or relate to this symptom? I replaced mine while in there rebuilding housing, and starter...
• Re: Starter Power Question
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 10 Jun 2014 09:49:12 -0600
  I'm assuming that, "The solenoid clicks with the ignition switch" means that you hear the Bendix Actuate, but then "no starter crank", meaning...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:03:33 -0400
  Most jumper cables are not large enough to carry current to run a starter. Again, what is the voltage at the starter while it...
• Starter Ground Strap?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 09:31:54 -0400
  ...Is this the best place? Will this do any good? The starter always cranks, but it seems slow. I know the pre-'86 starters...
• Re: Gowesty starter problems...but, Ignition Switch
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 5 Sep 2016 23:09:13 +0000
  ...Gowesty starter problems > > I've  had my Gowesty starter for two years plus for 22,000 miles starter > does not work now. Is this...
• Re: Syncro Starters
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 23:05:26 -0500
  > Has anyone noticed that the Syncro VS non-Syncro > starters are not the same length! I figured I would try > out a starter that...
• Jump out the starter solonoid to eliminate the ignition circuit...
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 21:42:44 -0400
  If you can get a mechanics starter test lead from a local flaps... unless you already have one... attach one of the alligator clips...
• 1.9 or 2.1 starter for a 2.1 in an 85
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:41:09 -0700
  ...Since it apperas to be very due for a starter anyway ...( it looks orignal ...195K miles on van ) and given that 85's have...
• Re: Re-occuring problem
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 22:23:56 -0300
  > went ahead & put in a new starter too. > > there was clearly power but the starter did absolutely nothing - > I've had this with bad...
• Re: Replacing the starter on my 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 21 Jan 2017 20:00:59 -0400
  I have a starter from LActical … the starter itself is made by World Power Systems (model 1755N ) … on my WBX … so far it works...
• Re: need cold weather tips for diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 23:45:28 +0100
  ...Be sure that your starter is working properly and doesn't have a ton of > miles on it (I just replaced the starter on...
• Starter brushes
  Historical mailing list - Michael Brown
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 16:12:12 -0500
  Anyone know of a place to get brushes for a starter motor (85 van AT) and for that matter altenator brushes as well? I...
• Re: Um, what's a "core charge"?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sat, 19 May 2007 10:29:03 -0400
  Michael Elliott wrote: > Mr Squirrel wants to buy a spare starter to carry in his 84 auto > transmission Volkswagen Vanagon in case the original...
• Re: Slow starter
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 16:52:41 -0800
  ...Had a Cessna 182 with same symptoms--new starter solved problem. > 2. Had a old Chevette with same symptoms--new starter solved problem. > 3...
• Re: Starter review 4 years later
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:19:12 -0700
  ...With a Subaru EJ25 engine my 91 Multivan was an iffy start until I installed the adapter and a tdi starter. I did a...
• Re: New Starter time?
  Historical mailing list - karl filc
  Mon, 3 May 2004 13:14:44 -0000
  ...New Starter time? > My 86 westy starter has been acting up, I did the whack it with a hammer > trick that worked well for...
• Re: Question: starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 02:29:11 EDT
  ...The starter solenoid , and the magnet to activate the starter, if weak, will be affected by the heat causing a no start situation. Tapping...
• New Starter Stopped Working requires the RI wizard
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 09:22:06 -0700
  Noel, I may be off base here but I think you need 12 volts to the starter. If we can get some input from...
• Slow cranking with fully charged battery
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Sat, 19 Mar 2016 14:34:51 -0700
  Hello, My '85 WBX starter cranks slowly even with a fully charged battery. Does the Vanagon respond well to the Bay Window starter relay...
• Starter problem?
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 07:50:38 -0700
  Due to some intermittent problems with my 85 vanagon when starting, I replaced the battery and starter, but a new problem has arisen. In...
• Starter Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Sat, 3 May 2003 09:42:05 -0400
  ...I have the delay....sometimes not starter kick-in on my 87 Westy. Are you guys saying it is not a starter issue, but...
• Starter question
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Wed, 11 Jan 2006 12:18:38 -0500
  I have a weak starter on a 91 GL AT. I have already cleaned all the contacts, grounds, and the battery is strong. I...
• Re: Starter review 4 years later
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:22:36 +0000
  Right....minor roundtail file (was 3/4") on SR0408X starter motor flange to provide proper clearance for attachment with this bracket.  Took me 15...
• Re: Best 4 spd Syncro starter replace solution?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 21:14:44 -0700
  ...Best 4 spd Syncro starter replace solution? I've read that I don't want Bosch rebuilt starters, tho' I know not why. What...
• Re: Vanagon Starter - windings available?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 22:33:15 -0500
  I'll just bet they can order heavier field coils for your starter .............. say like might go in the starter for a Diesel. Stan...
• Re: Starter review 4 years later
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:27:36 -0400
  ...I may have a recording of my old starter. It worked fine and is in my spare parts box. But If I can put...
• Re: Starter
  Historical mailing list - Dr. John H. Lauterbach
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 17:51:56 -0500
  ...Starter I am having a problem with my starter. It intermittently doesn't work. If I attach a jumper at the positive lead that...
• Re: Um, what's a "core charge"?
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Sat, 19 May 2007 10:50:32 -0400
  ...In your example #1, if you order the rebuilt Bosch starter, you would be charged $164 + $60 + cost of shipping the starter to you...
• Re: hot starter isues
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 12:05:42 -0700
  How did you get the starter open? Did you have to use an impact driver? Mine is put together with these screws that are...
• [Fwd: Re: help interpreting starter problem]
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 1 May 2005 16:18:40 -0400
  ...Mike On my '85 I installed a remote starter switch in the engine bay as I got tired of walking back and forth to...
• Re: No voltage at starter?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 01:36:22 +0100
  Aaron Robinson wrote: > My van's starter doesn't seem to be working, but it actually is. The > problem is that when I try...
• Re: Gowesty starter problems
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Mon, 5 Sep 2016 16:28:10 -0700
  FWIW, coming from someone using his (strong) OG starter, opinion in general is VERY HIGH for the tdi starters with rmw's adapter. It...
• Re: starter woe...
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 12:37:44 -0700
  [2002-11-07 07:33 -0500] Roger VanTill (Rvantill@AOL.COM) wrote: > Those are symptoms of the starter going out, BTDT. The colder it...
• Re: diesel starter
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 14 Nov 1996 16:36:19 -0500 (EST)
  On Thu, 14 Nov 1996, Robert Cronin wrote: > Does anyone have or know of the location of a used starter for my 82 > diesel...
• starter problems 82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cronin
  Sat, 4 Jan 1997 12:09:25 -0500 (EST)
  I just had my starter rebuilt by a shop here on cape cod, but have recently had problems with occasional no-starts. I assumed...
• Re: Starter issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:41:42 -0400
  ...Starter issues I recently pulled the starter on my 87 and cleaned all the contacts. For a short time I had no starting issues...
• Re: starter woe...
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 17:15:18 -0700
  ...But, how > come the > starter doesn't turn? It seems like if the solenoid is stuck, the > starter > would simply turn with a retracted...
• Re: FW: Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 07:37:56 -0500
  I just installed one of these gear reduction starters (from GoWesty) on a customer's 90 Automatic Vanagon and I will tell you what...
• Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sat, 1 Jul 2017 00:27:50 +0000
  Having had bad experience with some aftermarket SR28X starters, I bought a "Bosch Premium" branded rebuild. My old starters have Bosch markings stamped in...
• Re: Subagon starter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 10 Nov 2014 13:35:14 -0800
  You really need a gear reduction starter for the Subaru engine. GW sells one, and you can also use the VW TDI starter with...
• Starter for '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sage Green
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 17:49:43 +0000
  ...How do I identify a starter for a '87 manual trans Vanagon?? I grabbed a starter that was laying in the passenger compartment of...
• Re: starter solenoid buzzing and overehating?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 07:46:53 EST
  ...Can the solenoid be easily removed from the starter for testing, without removing the starter NO > 2. Is the solenoid available as a spare...
• Re: Electric burner starter
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 14:25:23 -0400
  ...Electric burner starter > Has anybody attempted to install an automatic electric starter for the stove burners? > the same kind of starter you would find...
• Starter Amplifier Question?
  Historical mailing list - Danrich
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 00:37:48 -1000
  Aloha I was on the list years back and have come back with an issue with my starter. I read some of the archive...
• Re: Slow cranking with fully charged battery
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 19 Mar 2016 18:47:27 -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: For Starters
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 07:53:59 -0500
  On Tue, 13 Dec 2005 21:19:31 -0800, Christopher <chris@MIRAIUSA.COM> wrote: >Survey: > >(1) What does a rebuilt starter cost for an...
• Re: Vanagon Starter - windings available?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 23:51:57 -0500
  ...They generally don't go bad, but when they do, the starter is DONE>> Not true. << The labor involved in re-wrapping all that...
• starter woe...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 21:57:08 EST
  ...I installed the bypass starter solenoid next to the starter two years ago and didnt have any problem till recently. I tried wiggling the...
• Re: Starter question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 21:00:59 -0500
  ...Starter question I have a weak starter on a 91 GL AT. I have already cleaned all the contacts, grounds, and the battery is...