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• Re: Ordering Parts Online
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:12:17 -0400
  ...One fellow sent over 40 e-mails just to buy a starter. I sold the starter, and then he fried the solenoid. He demanded...
• Re: Help -Stranded & need advice...
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 10:44:53 EDT
  ...The ignition switch The start cut-out switch on the gear selector The starter solenoid The starter The wiring and connectors between these parts...
• Re: To test a Thermo time switch, air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 11 Dec 2016 16:22:05 -0800
  ...That way, as I think, it will only work while one is winding the engine with the starter. That maybe enough. I think, this...
• Re: question about thermostat ... or not
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 09:41:17 -0600
  ...I installed > > a rubber grommet in the fire starter hole and ran one solid piece of > > fuel line (all the way from the fuel...
• Re: Injectors-What I Now Know
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:57:49 -0500
  ...4) Scott, I do have a remote starter, her name is Clarice and she is 14. Now I have to take her to the...
• Re: Bosch Group 41 Battery under $100
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 30 Sep 2019 23:43:45 +0000
  Excellent post, Jack.  My house battery and my starter battery are both good old Group 41.  Starter battery was replaced about 4 years ago...
• Re: plug and compression 1990 GL
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 11:38:44 -0700
  ...In fact, when the van is cold, I can turn the key on to pressurize the fuel system, then literally "bump" the starter and...
• Re: Cold Start Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 22:53:59 -0700
  ...Also be sure the "heavy wire" connection (hot > wire) at the starter is also clean. > > After that...it's check the circuits and connections...
• Re: starting problems
  Historical mailing list - Alan Watts
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 18:19:42 -0500
  ...I've encountered this on two loafs and two >> vanagons. >> >> Park on hill >> or >> Whack starter/solenoid with wrench or hammer while helper holds...
• Re: [Syncro] WTB: diesel Syncro gas tank
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 07:00:41 -0800
  ...The diesel starter is larger and in a different location than the gas starter. The plastic tank has a recess formed in the needed...
• Re: AMV 188 000 02
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Jul 2016 11:17:19 -0700
  ...The Bentley calls for an application of AMV 188 000 02 sealer to mating surfaces before installing the starter. > > I cannot find it, so...
• Re: another spade terminal question - syncro temp gauge sender
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 09:54:09 -0800
  ...what about a neoprene (?) boot over the connection ? as with the fuel pump and starter motor connectors. splash guard and a little wire/crimp...
• Re: NVC (but VW) '95 Cabrio intermittent no start - no spark
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Sep 2009 14:49:26 -0400
  ...For a start, get a mechanic's starter switch and establish whether it's ignition or fuel. I'm guessing ignition, but... When testing...
• Re: OK, I've had it! What now?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:25:31 EDT
  ...Spray Starter fluid in the air cleaner housing hello TJ I don't think you should be spraying this thur the air flow. I...
• 82 diesel westy for trade
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cronin
  Thu, 13 Feb 1997 14:26:18 -0500 (EST)
  ...Ive also replaced the brake master cylinder, rebuilt the starter, and other maintenence and replacement parts totaling over $4500. There are a few dents...
• Need Diesel Vanagon Flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Robert Gruber
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 04:31:04 -0800
  ...Anyone else ever seen this? The starter checks out great. A recycled flywheel is prohibitive. Anyone have a good one I could have for...
• Auxillary Solenoid going Bad?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 20:39:11 -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...
• 1980 Vanagon for sale in N. Florida $600
  Historical mailing list - David Engle
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 06:36:42 -0800
  ...I havnt messed with it much, but it does run so-so on starter fluid. The Vanagon is located in Gainesville Florida. Email me...
• Rear brakes, 87 syncro - how long?
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 08:16:27 -0700
  ...Will it take much longer? I did the fronts recently without much trouble, and have done other things like cv's, starter, slave, alternator...
• Oil pressure sender .15 / .25 (Warning week)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 23:18:53 -0500
  ...http://www.benplace.com/oil_pressure_sender_overview_location2.htm Very nice trail of oil into the garage...the guys came for a starter...
• Re: premature battery death or just not enough use? Flat spot on starter?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 16:35:41 -0500
  Somewhere I read that a battery will loose 3 percent of its caharge/day. Seems like alot to me.The westy frig is wired...
• Re: 86 Westy cuts out sporadically, now won't start
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 17:44:46 -0400
  ...First of which I would increase the current carrying capability of the wire between the alternator and the starter. This is a weak link...
• no spark (after timing/dwell checked?)
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 16:59:53 -0700
  ...The starter turns just fine, plenty of juice. Had partner crank motor over to check spark from coil, but nothing is there. 1. checked...
• Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:26:12 -0800
  ...I was doing this w/o remote starter. The gauge should hold its' reading right? i.e. once it's pumped up, it should...
• Re: Starter system woes
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:13:19 -0500
  At 06:50 PM 1/16/2008, TJ Hemrick wrote... >I've known of this problem. I had a 79 bus that has this...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 20:54:18 -0700
  ...I have starter, > alternator, fuel rails, and other bits marked and ready to send in the > flat > rate boxies. > > AAA Premium gets you out...
• Re: VANAGON FOR SALE? HELP Diagnosis needed STAT!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 03:42:43 -0400
  ...When the wheater is warm, turn the key...and no >>starter. Checked the usual: starter and switch fine. Can start it by >>crawling under...
• Re: Good Earth/Grounds Importance !
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 17 Dec 2016 08:50:47 -0500
  ...From the starter lower mount bolt to the frame Rob vwrobb@gmail.com On Dec 16, 2016 5:23 PM, "OlRivrRat" <OlRivrRat@comcast.net...
• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:16:33 -0700
  starter current draw exceeds 60 amps for sure. 150ish perhaps. For the type of connector or male-femail plug you want.. check out welding...
• Promariner Chargers: Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:44:21 -0700
  ...http://aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/westduals10.php I bought a second shunt for the starter battery, but I haven't found a good place...
• Electrical: Problem - need Chicagoland mechanic referral
  Historical mailing list - Howard Bernier
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 15:59:29 -0400
  ...In checking Bentley it looks like either a starter solenoid problem ?? I'm going to check all the connections and clean the solenoid connections...
• Re: Strange new noise - EEEeeerrrrrrr
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 19 Oct 2003 23:26:18 -0400
  Laurence, It is a deep scraping/sliding sound, not sounding like starter gears trying to engage the flywheel. Very short duration. Anyone?? John -----Original...
• Re: A New Look In Jumper Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 07:02:47 -0500
  Just installed a 6 gauge wire to the ground and one to the positive post on the starter solenoid of 45 kW Honda generator...
• Re: Hittin' the road (UPDATE)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 13:51:09 -0700
  Hi Zoltan , all- My starter is toast and so my engine is idling as I wi-fi this. I have three Vanagon Diesel starters...
• Re: Charge battery but can't access it
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 15 Jul 2023 08:33:28 -0700
  ...Could I just hook the positive onto the junction of big red > cable at starter (I presume big red cable goes directly to starter...
• Re: anti-theft for diesel vanagons?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Nov 94 13:44:48 PST
  ...If you have the starter isolated, Mr. Thief will look for the reason why the starter won't run, since this is a common...
• Re: Roll starting a Vanagon (manual trans only)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 11:15:27 -0400
  ...The battery I put in for test purposes > turned out to not hold a charge (enough to just turn the starter over a half...
• Re: Dumb Question - Remote Start Switch
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 21 Jun 2014 23:35:47 -0600
  ...relay" and then > use that to also act as the remote starter switch connection. > > Mark > > JRodgers wrote: >> Larry, thanks. >> >> I think I'm going...
• Starter solenoid: R&R?
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Mon, 4 Jul 2011 09:56:40 -0600
  Trying to get my 83.5 wbx back on the road after sitting for the past year plus. Fresh battery but when turning key...
• Re: 82 fi electrical question
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 15:29:12 -0600 (MDT)
  ...The cold start valve only gets voltage when the starter is engaged. To check this, just pull the connector to the cold start valve...
• Re: Engine Stands
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Mar 1996 21:00:31 -0600
  ...This has the >added advantage of being able to bolt up a starter and bench test the >engine. > >-Tom
• Re: starter solenoid problems (and solution)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 14:09:01 -0700
  David -- I've never had the pleasure of working on a syncro, nor on anything so new as an '87. Frankly I don't...
• Re: Intermittent ignition delay when turning key
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:12:46 -0400
  ...wires. <snip> Do > > the same thing at the solenoid of the starter. It may be a solenoid, but > > make sure the wires are good...
• Home safely....
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 02:07:52 EDT
  ...ground wire and hooked it up between the bottom bolt of starter to the frame.... Presto! It started up everytime I turned the key...
• Tools....
  Historical mailing list - Charles Duvall
  Thu, 24 May 2001 09:29:45 -0700
  Hello All, As a new Westy owner wondering what the list would suggest as a starter set/must have's for tools? I've...
• Re: Mouse Proofing
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 16:33:15 -0300
  This may have been covered, but there is a vent for the starter battery (under passenger's seat). The vent is behind the front...
• Heater "T" pipe...
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Fri, 30 Jul 2004 08:22:22 -0700
  ...The question is, where do I get those T pieces that are residing next to the starter in my '85 Westy. Being made of...
• replacing the cigarette lighter
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 17:02:03 -0400
  ...It looks as though the little light bulb has to come off, for starters, but ...There is, I am sure, a trick ... Thanks, Woody...
• No start when hot
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 13:10:42 EDT
  ...Battery is new and good as well as the alternator and starter. It has the original point/condenser distributor and cpu. Ti will start...
• Re: wiring and fuses for 80/100w bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 12:18:46 -0700
  ...I have a subie conversion, so there is already proper wiring between alternator and starter. also, my lenses are euro spec h4, so i...
• Re: Fuse Size: Aux battery to fuse block
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 8 Aug 2017 16:04:35 -0700
  ...Though somewhat misguided, > my intent was to have no extra loads on the starter battery that might drain > it should I leave that load...
• Re: Alternator Deal.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 19:49:38 -0400
  ...I have also experienced a number of Bosch starters that failed > shortly after installation. Usually the solenoid (click but no > start) or > Bendix,(starter...
• Re: A New Look In Jumper Batteries
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 9 Dec 2014 13:44:32 -0700
  ...Install larger cables on the generator right now I have 16 gauge wire to the ground and to the positive side of the starter...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Tue, 6 Mar 2018 12:48:21 -0800
  ...While the battery was recharging yesterday, I cleaned the battery terminals and connectors as well as those at the starter. I did so because...
• Re: Ignition lock fail - Update
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:51:25 -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...
• Re: battery cable contact problem
  Historical mailing list - Duclos Darie
  Wed, 19 May 1999 10:07:06 +0200
  ...This can cause the starter not to work at all. Or you could have > intermittant problems with your ignition switch (for manual or automatic...
• Battery?
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 19:39:52 -0600
  ...The starter would turn, but the engine did not start up. So, I charged it up all night and tried again in the morning...
• Re: Re-occuring problem
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 11:56:40 -0700
  ...only a few weeks ago, went ahead & put in a new starter > >too. > > > >Basically after driving for about 3.5hrs, Evansville to Frankfort, I...
• Re: [WetWesties] Help! Stuck in the middle of nowhere!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 30 Jul 2015 04:37:52 -0700
  ...Grab the starter and wiggle. Is it still bolted in? BTDT…. > On Jul 29, 2015, at 9:29 PM, Jeremy Stovin jjstov@yahoo.com...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay failure points
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 23:06:58 -0700
  I was - back on '05. Turned out to not be much of a spare. Got me to Amarillo though, while slinging chunks of hard...