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• Re: Cracked Bell Housing with video
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:43:01 -0400
  ...I don’t have any evidence that the adapter or starter caused the issue. My first hunch is that I did something foolish while...
• Re: <AIRS> 81 Vanagon Help
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 15:09:08 -0500
  ...May have burned up the starter trying. Starter has been replaced. Then, while driving noticed a loss of power. Backed off the accelerator and...
• Re: <AIRS> 81 Vanagon Help
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 16:55:44 -0600
  ...May have burned up the starter > trying. > > > Starter has been replaced. Then, while driving noticed a loss > of > > > power. > > > Backed off the accelerator and...
• Re: Lifespan of Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:34:04 -0700
  Is your starter battery also 15 yrs old? As you said, it all depends, however 15 years on a lead-acid battery is longer...
• Re: For those working on the WBX out of the car
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 1 Jun 2013 20:18:12 -0700
  ...With the bell housing, you can mount a starter and with a starter, you can.... make it run. And the American engine engine stand...
• Re: Which starter is this?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 14:26:09 -0700
  At 10:35 AM 4/5/98 +0100, Johan Nyberg wrote: >Hello! > >I just found a starter in a heap of junk. VW part...
• Re: Aux. Batt
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 12:22:29 -0500
  ...It looks like a Ford starter sol. but is all steel and made to be > on all the time. (not just to start a...
• 84-starter/coolant
  Historical mailing list - roch roch
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 08:07:38 -0700
  ...Is this a sign of needing a new starter or when it isn't used in awhile, you are suppose to give it gas...
• Re: Smell gas...
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 20:50:23 +0000
  ...It is directly above the starter and can be seeping > causing your smell. Fix it quick since it may dripping gas on top of...
• No spark ...
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:50:12 -0700
  ...It's an '85 Vanagon, 1.9 system, I checked the coil, there is juice to it, have a remote starter, no spark. Why...
• Re: St. Muir Solenoid Trick (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 07:29:37 -0500 (CDT)
  ...tranny has a big flat ground strap onto a cross member, so the starter is grounded, so the solenoid is grounded etc. tim s.
• For sale:: car (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Tue, 15 Oct 1996 09:36:16 -0700 (PDT)
  ...car VEHICLE FOR SALE ----------------- '63 Volkswagon van Great starter vehicle and fixer upper $650 call Jeff @ 281-4531/leave msg
• Why we need relays
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 21:00:14 EST
  ...with the dual battery is the relay simply to stop the starter battery from draining when the auxiliary becomes empty Merv 90 carat in...
• Re: Battery switches
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 12:13:48 -0400
  At 11:56 AM 7/12/2002, Rodney Woten wrote: >is the starter only wired to the primary battery then or should it also...
• New battery cables, where? (diesel)
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 06:31:20 -0600
  ...I want to change both ground and starter cable. Where can I get these type of cables? Are they original? Is diesel the same...
• Re: [retitled thread] Odyessy batteries from GoWesty, other deep cycle batteries
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 25 Sep 2006 09:19:36 -0700
  ...Financially, it seems much cheaper to get the starter battery and swap it out for free every couple of years which is what you...
• Re: A Current Question
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:46:44 -0500
  ...Bentley, the gauge of the wire from the engine battery to >> the starter is 2 gauge. So if you suck all the starter current...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 13 May 2015 15:58:12 -0400
  ...Does the gear drive TDI Jetta Bosch starter draw more >> > current for solenoid activation than the original late Vanagon starter? >> > >> > Maybe I have just...
• Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 21:46:02 -0600
  ...If the starter does not engage and turn the engine, then you may need a relay to supply more voltage to the solenoid. In...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 11:30:40 -0700
  ...Finding the PERFECT starter battery! Looking for a new starter battery that will fit perfectly without any mods. Does anyone know that actual dimensions...
• Re: Charge battery but can't access it
  Historical mailing list - Vanagaudi
  Sat, 15 Jul 2023 17:31:45 +0200
  ...onto the junction of big red cable at starter (I presume big red cable goes directly to starter battery) and charge battery that way?
• Re: 91 Westfalia ground points, battery charging amps
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 06:41:01 -0700
  ...I have replaced my Aux battery one time...actually, I stuck the starter battery over under the drivers seat and put in a new...
• Re: 82 turbo diesel westy questions
  Historical mailing list - Paul C.
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 09:49:57 -0500
  ...We know it needs a starter, battery, clutch cable, > exhaust pipe to muffler, and 4 new tires just from looking at it. (the > starter...
• Trouble coming my way? Starter delay
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 11:53:30 -0500
  ...Helvetica, sans-serif" size=3>So, what do you think?&nbsp; Starter trouble headed my way?&nbsp; Should I replace it now?</FONT></P...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 17:11:20 -0800
  ...We went through several starters in short order until we figured > out >> the problem. Haven't needed a starter since. >> Anthony >> >> >> "Anderson,Chuck" <CAnderson...
• Re: T3 Westy's; batteries; how to have your cake and eat it
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 09:19:24 -0700
  I'm a belt and suspenders kinda guy myself,* and learned the hard way that I don't like discovering that one's starter...
• Re: Cold start woes from a lurker
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 20 Sep 2000 06:43:26 EDT
  Ron; Did your FLAPS check the starter current and voltage? If the starter is binding up some (most likely) then it may not be...
• Re: question about thermostat ... or not
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:14:20 -0700
  Roger, I believe VanCafe has a direct replacement, in metal, for the 'Fire Starter Teat' (sorry, I like the teat reference.). Miguel I have...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery!
  Historical mailing list - James
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 13:45:22 -0400
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• Re: Intermittent charge
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:42:53 -0700
  ...On Aug 17, 2011, at 2:44 PM, george jannini <georgejoann@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Cconnections between the alternator and starter solenoid are tight, nu...
• Re: (was) I could use a little help - jump starters
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 12:25:14 -0400
  At 12:02 PM 6/2/2010, B Feddish wrote: >I personally invented killing my starting battery by leaving >something on. ;) If I leave...
• Re: alternators
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 09 Jul 94 23:14:32 EDT
  ...The stretch between the battery and the starter is big enough--its just that the othr two stretches are wire too small. Me and...
• For Sale: 1978 Westfalia pop-top (VW Bus)
  Historical mailing list - Timothy High
  11 MAY 1995 10:20:39 GMT
  ...1978 westfalia pop-top, new rebuilt engine, new starter/soleniod, fuel inj.,ac, sink, ice box, mechanically perfect, body ok. It's happy but...
• Buses in WI
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 May 1996 06:40:50 -0600
  ...new tires, clutch, starter $1500 414-782-0680 Volkswagen 1981 Camper: 1978 Bus: Much new on both. $4200/$2200 414-476-3601 Volkswagen 1969...
• VolksWorld Show
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 96 11:45:31 GMT
  ...Thats if i can get the starter motor sorted! I'd like to say hello to any list members that are going face to...
• Dometic Reefer
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 23:35:37 -0700 (PDT)
  ...off, is current to the fridge cut off when cranking the starter? Offer: I have the original manuel for my Dometic, if anyone wanted...
• Voltage Drop question...
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 09:40:47 -0500
  Can anyone tell me what the MAXIMUM allowable voltage draw is between the battery and the starter in an '85 Vanagon and has anyone...
• Re: Engine Cutout
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 09:46:00 EST
  ...a bad ground there will cause a goodly portion of the starter current to travel thought the computer ground and it actaully burns a...
• Re: Ignition / Starter
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 18:51:58 -0800
  If you remove the cover for the autoshifter, there is a switch bolted to the passenger (right) side of the shift selector lever. It...
• WBX Reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 08:27:59 -0500
  ...Only let me down once with a bad starter. I do most of my own work because I can't find an honest and...
• Re: Why I hate my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 21:47:59 +1200
  Do da Porsche >And installing a Subaru engine will solve starter and tranny problems how? > >Chuck > >In a message dated 7/8/02 10...
• Re: Stuck together
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 15:28:17 -0600
  so what am I missing? -------------- Clip -------------------- You either missed a bolt inside (behind air intake/throttle body 17mm) and a lower starter bolt, two...
• '82 1.9L Diesel Westfalia for Sale
  Historical mailing list - The Zimmerman's
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 16:54:46 -0400
  ...new alternator, new starter, new battery. 26-28mpg...Runs Great!!! Asking $9000. Call Henry 216-831-2979 or e-mail: zimhlelh@worldnet.att.net
• Re: replacing lock cylinders + ignition switch (starter button on dash)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 11:43:39 -0600
  "Where would be the best location on the dash?" ...the underside of the plastic steering column shroud...very near the ignition lock....and out...
• hall sender in the audi 4000 same as vanagon 83-85 237-011-050 ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 15 Nov 2005 15:33:17 -0800
  I was just googling around for prices on a hall sender http://www.collectorcarsforsale.com/parts/startersbestaudi/itemu7931_83829yl h.html list vendor are...
• Was: Getting Discouraged
  Historical mailing list - Mark Baker
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 07:23:15 -0800
  The easiest/cheapest fix, whacking the starter a couple of times with a hammer, worked like a charm. I'm on the road, finally...
• Re: Battery cable question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:07:09 -0500
  ...I first cleaned up all my connections to cure the intermittent starter problem but I have since started using it. The clean up can...
• Re: Solenoid Fix (was: How to turn the van over from the back)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 23:16:54 -0700
  ...Sometimes the problem is just a sticky solenoid - you can tell if this is the problem if you can get the starter to work...
• Re: fix one problem, get a starter problem
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:01:16 -0700
  ...fix one problem, get a starter problem >> Today I went to the house where the van is parked, sat in the drivers >> seat and...
• Re: Do Westfalia's Hate the Cold?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 16:19:32 -0700
  You might check the connection between the battery and starter. Adding an additional heavy connector seems to help as well. Mike On 4/10...
• Remote starter Switch rules! No fuel leaks!
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:06:03 -0700
  ...The suggestion to use the remote starter switch (thanks Scott!) was great. I knew I had one, just hadn't used it for awhile...
• Re: Battery and alternator - generic auto electric
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:48:23 -0700
  ...Digital ( preferably ) volt ohm meter 12 v test light couple of jumper wires remote starter switch. 10 amp ( at least ) battery charger with meter...
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 01:47:10 -0400
  ...to neutral, turn switch - system hot, pause - turn switch to engage starter. Starter engages and turns engine like crazy. Engine refuses to start. Doesn...
• Re: No Start Problem(one More Thing)
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:41:58 +0000
  ...The connections at the starter and the battery are very clean. It does not have the hard start relay, I haven't put one...
• Re: Auxiliary battery for 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:41:17 -0700
  ...This makes it extremely easy for me to inter-connect those rear battery to the starter battery for a jump, or for other 12...
• Re: What trans will interchange
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Sat, 18 May 2002 22:36:02 -0700
  ...The actuating module for the locking differential(on the Syncro case) is close to the starter, and my 1983 type starter just didn't...
• Re: Batteries and solar panels!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 07:22:34 -0700
  ...battery with my starter battery and I get a brand new starter battery when I must, when the aux battery gets too tired to...
• Re: No start, no click.
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 14:54:43 -0500
  ...If voltage > their the starter solenoid is most likely problem. If no voltage, do check > at the ignition switch. No voltage there bad switch...
• Re: List posts fix for unreadable content was: Starter post
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 28 Jan 2020 16:05:46 -0800
  Fairly easy to understand I would hope. ;) I only read the Vanagon list on the web page, I don't get emails of daily...
• Re: Starter woes...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:08:22 -0400
  Responses like this are why I seldom ask for help on the list anymore. That is insufficient info to provide useful info from. Thanks...