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• Instaboost 400 storage bag
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 15:32:08 -0500
  ...Just bought the Instaboost 400 battery jump,starter. I'm trying to put the thing away in the storage bag properly. can't figure...
• Re: Frydae - EMP Proofing A Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 21:46:33 -0400
  At 07:20 PM 11/2/2012, Jeff Schwaia wrote: >Get yourself a 1.6TD Vanagon and put an extra starter, alternator and >battery...
• Mysterious loose ground wire
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
  Sat, 21 May 2011 08:02:59 -0700
  ...Is that to ground the starter or what? It seems to have been like that for a while. Any thoughts? Thanks Steve
• Re: Aux Battery: Life span of charged battery?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Mon, 4 May 1998 15:54:50 +0000
  ...The big fat one is no doubt the starter cable. The question is which one comes from the alternator? -Karl '87 Vanagon GL Weekender...
• Westfalia Wolfsburg for sale
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 23:25:05 -0500
  ...It needs a few things, but would be a great starter project for someone. Drives great! http://ep.com/js/mi/c1112/NSID-ep...
• Re: deja vw (F)
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 11 May 2000 23:06:54 -0500
  ...Great surf-mobile, > like a vw bus that doesn't break. > New starter, alt, battery. > Runs/drives great; Looks like sh*t. > $1900 (******) > >I...
• Re: unusual problem
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 09:28:13 -0500
  ...2 weeks ago while starting my van in the morning I turned the key > and the starter engaged but the engine didn't [snip]
• Re: how much did you pay for your vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Ca�ada
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 21:25:19 -0400
  ...Since then I got the automatic transmission rebuilt for a $1000 and then later replaced the starter because the core got broken. Now the...
• Re: Broken down 89 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - tim
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 13:09:27 -0400
  ...Cranking = starter works Turns over = runs(or at least starts) I think..... "Chris S." wrote: > Tom sez: > > >cranks strong, but won't turn over...
• Back from the middle east
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 22:32:32 -0800
  ...Anyone ever pay to have a diesel starter rebuilt? How much? Mike Snow 1982 Westfalia diesel 1983 ASI diesel
• battery vent hose
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:52:48 -0500
  A few days ago some folks mentioned the vent hose for the starter battery on the camper van. What is the diameter and material...
• Re: Auxiliary battery for 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:22:43 -0600
  ...a "how to" > instructions for connecting it up inline with the starter battery? Where's Sam when we need him? grin Tom B.-tires...
• Re: POR 15 on Vanagon parts #1
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 20 Nov 2006 17:18:32 -0500
  ...But do the parts like the starter, fuel pressure regulator, and power steering pump work really well or do they just look really good...
• Re: Current Draw?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Tue, 29 May 2007 00:14:32 -0500
  ...Sat, 26 May 2007 17:25:10 -0700 > > What should I expect to see in current draw on the main (starter) > battery with nothing...
• Re: '88 Westy - moving starting battery rearward
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 30 Jan 2018 14:07:49 -0800
  ...The front battery currently powers the dash wiring including the starter switch so if you don't move that over to the new starter...
• Re: Westy reefer relay wiring -- the Red wire?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:23:12 -0400
  ...Blue, 0.5mm TO IGNITION STARTER SWITCH TERMINAL 50 : Red/Black, 0.5mm On my Westy, this bundle goes forward under the driver's...
• FS 82 Westy diesel
  Historical mailing list - Joerg Rieger
  Tue, 19 Mar 1996 10:11:02 -0600 (CST)
  ...New starter (Fall 95) Invested about $3000 since January 95 (tires, cylinder head, injectors, glow plugs, starter). Have all receipts. Right now, the diesel...
• Re Start/no start 86 - Upper screen repair
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Apr 1997 19:45:59 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I misidentified the whirr noise, which, due to the lack of audio facilities, was determined to be the dread starter whirr. As I read...
• Re: Starter hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 08:25:43 EDT
  ...My starter was trying to pull the ground through my exhaust, where it was wired to the frame with a coathanger. (note: a coathanger...
• Re: Positive Vendor report - second weddle
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 15 Aug 2003 22:04:49 -0700
  I just bought a starter from Weddle yesterday, installed it today, and they were quick, curteous, and helpful. The only snag i ran into...
• Re: Cracked Syncro Clutch Housing
  Historical mailing list - W.R. Transue
  Mon, 12 Aug 96 16:27:44 -0500
  ...Around the starter it may be > structural, due to starter torque. I would weld it rather than go parts > shopping, find a bigger machine...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (second update)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 25 Nov 2013 18:31:36 -0800
  ...You've probably noticed the headlights go off ( if you have them on ) while cranking on the starter.. that's becuase they are powered...
• Re: Metric to AWG wire size conversion chart
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 08:30:27 -0800
  ...The >'83/'84 Digijet shows an AWG #2 running to the starter. The '85 shows a >"35mm" going to the starter. The '86 shows...
• Re: A Current Question
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:17:46 -0800
  ...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: Fixed Re: Progress, Puzzle on "Fuel pump won't work"
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 23 Apr 2018 22:14:33 -0600
  ...to fuel > pump 30 while engine is off and while the starter turns the engine? > > Or, maybe something else inhibits positive flow to fuel...
• Re: premature battery death or just not enough use? Flat spot on starter?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:50:08 -0700
  ...Is it just not being used enough? Is my clock sucking > down the > battery that much? > > I also want to know about the starter...
• Re: '66 microbus, 6-to-12 volt conversion questions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Mar 1996 22:14:11 -0500
  ...that I will have to replace the starter bushing if I put in a 12 volt starter. But, even if I do all that...
• Re: Whacking the solenoid
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 17:29:12 -0700
  ...Whacking the solenoid > > With all the discussion of gently beating the starter with hammers, etc., I > noticed a lot of folks spoke of crawling...
• Re: Changing out an air dam
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 13:58:15 +1300
  > Like when you say 'I've changed out >my starter motor' - whats wrong with 'I've changed my starter motor' - to >change means a...
• Re: Ignition lock fail - Update
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:31:16 -0700
  ...Ignition lock fail - Update Talked to the knowledgeable and generous Scott of Turbovans, and he said "look for bad grounds in the starter circuit...
• Vangons for sale
  Historical mailing list - Lmar
  Wed, 2 Nov 2005 05:14:39 -0800
  ...The starter is very slow and I think that it is the starter itself. It has been sitting for about 6-9 months now...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:44:49 -0800
  ...The remote starter switch I like best has a button and two crocodile clip leads. Cost around ten bucks at the NapaFlapa. Anyway glad...
• Re: Battery question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 16 Jul 2019 15:18:43 -0400
  ...off, > The GW kit is a big relay, like an old starter solenoid. Driven off the fridge relay. Their instructions make it easy to...
• Starting question
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Fri, 25 May 2018 20:01:05 -0700
  ...Is it the fault of the starter for whatever maybe wrong with it, or there is something else. Anyone? Zoltan
• Re: Westy battery charger
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 10 Jan 2015 15:25:38 -0800
  ...Heavy Duty Charger/Starter Many years ago I had a setup similar to what Jim Arnott pointed to in his post in this thread...
• 1980 VW Vanagon for sale
  Historical mailing list - Thomas K. Burkholder
  Sun, 30 Oct 94 21:35:06 -0800
  ...Canvas in good shape. - engine < 1 year old, recently overhauled brakes, recently new starter - runs great must sell, $1800 obo - pretty much has to...
• Re: Verify Analysis (opinions wanted)
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 04:47:35 -0400
  ...a replacement job, go to the archives and look under Ignition Starter Switch. I filed it about two or three weeks ago. Tyrone Big...
• Question about torque convertors.
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wagener
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 21:16:12 -0400
  ...And the teeth are worn on the torque convertor, and is consequently eating the starter gears. Do you know how the gears are connected...
• Cold Start Mystery
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 19:49:06 -0700
  ...New starter was installed less than two years ago, ignitions switch replaced a year ago, & a new starting battery two months ago. What could...
• Re: Looking for a Vanagon kind of wife
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 22:50:47 -0500
  I think a weekly list of vital statistics, location, and preferences ( any or all ) would be good for starter's------- Let the Games begin...
• Re: WBX bashing
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 09:07:15 -0400
  ...I only have done to the >valves, and fuel pump, and starter. >I do not think the Van would do this to easy. And...
• FLAPS (was something else)
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 09:55:50 -0400
  ...replace starter ::: :::I gotta ask.. FLAPS = something something auto parts store?
• VW Flaps in West seattle or greater seattle area,
  Historical mailing list - Kevin C
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 15:56:12 EST
  Hey Folks, Starter is dying and I need one kind of now. Hopeing that someone could shoot me the names of some good VW...
• VW Vanagon Syncro one owner - $3500 (seattle)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Fri, 30 May 2008 12:18:25 -0400
  ...huge file of receipts,recently done new coolant hoses,rear heater,starter. Engine and transmission works excellent.rear dif. lock works to.Body has...
• Re: Fw: Odd ignition issue
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 21:29:09 -0700
  ...Check the > single wire plug connector on the starter solonoid. They get dirty and > corroded, and mine has popped off once. Mine did the...
• Re: first try = first run = no running anymore
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:58:56 -0500
  ...You're not stuck. >> You have another way to operate the starter. >> >> and it's a super diagnostic tool.. >> 'cause when you operate your...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 14:10:28 -1000
  ...On 7/7/2015 7:19 AM, PB wrote: > Looking for a new starter battery that will fit perfectly without any > mods. Does anyone...
• Re: Fwd: 83 diesel into 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 10:44:30 -0500
  ...engine mated to diesel vanagon > bellhousing, and/or Rabbitt tranny & starter, 12V, fuel > supply - any other connections or steps needed? Energize the glow plugs...
• ignition and ?Vanagon syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Dr. No
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 16:00:41 -0600
  ...The PO had installed a starter button as the ignition lock had a problem. On our first trip to the frozen areas (Taos) the...
• Re: 1982 Diesel Intermittent Start Problem
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 12:18:53 EDT
  Sure sounds like the starter to me. I have these in Bosch rebuilt for $140 with a $15 core charge (this is the same...
• Re: Thanks and Radio Antennae Question (82 van)
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 21:21:23 -0400
  ...Thanks and Radio Antennae Question (82 van) Thanks for everyone's suggestions re my Diesel starter problem - the dealer was somewhat embarrassed so they...
• Re: Brushes (was Tiico)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew M Fox
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 06:51:46 -1000
  ...down! To check the brushes: -remove starter -unscrew the black box on the back of the starter -you will see the two brushes, if...
• Wiper motor no wipey
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 15:09:34 -0400
  ...The guy seemed pleasant enough but first words out of his mouth when I handed him the starter was, "Poor design with the gear...
• '66 microbus, 6-to-12 volt conversion questions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Mar 1996 14:06:41 -0700
  ...Is there any difference in the transmission bell housing as far as the distance between the crankshaft/trans center-line and the starter motor...
• Wont start update
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 12:22:35 -0500
  ...but the starter did not engage. Time for a new Starter? Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 09:42:53 -0500...
• Slow Start - now Won't Start (L)
  Historical mailing list - Carlen, Gregg
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 23:19:19 -0500
  ...I was thinking of pulling the starter/relay out and taking it to the local Trak Auto where they test starters, but I think...
• Re: no start no click
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:05:31 -0400
  Check all the spade electric connectors to the starter, the same problem has happened to me, and it was simply a loose connector, which...
• Help installtion Aux.battery 1985 westy
  Historical mailing list - Arnold Schultz
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 03:41:50 -0700
  ...Anyone know a cheaper >alternative? Could you not use, say a 1970's Ford starter relay? There are two basic types of relays, Continuous...
• 82 westy turbo diesel
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Fri, 20 Oct 2000 09:57:56 -0400
  ...I have had to PULL start many a diesel rabbit before as the starter is not always up to the task. hope this helps...
• Re: Replacing the starter on my 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Lacy, Reed H
  Sat, 21 Jan 2017 17:01:25 +0000
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