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• F.S. 86 Syncro GL (N. Ca.)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 16:31:24 EST
  ...new alternator new starter (one year old) new battery (4 months) no rust diff. lock works VC functions heads don't leak no exhaust...
• Re: Info about the dash knobs, please?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 21:22:49 EDT
  ...Time, felder@KNOLOGY.NET writes: > One, on the left, is the starter knob, I know. But I don't have a user > manual and...
• Symptoms--84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Sat, 4 Jun 2005 07:52:22 EDT
  ...The starter turns over just fine. Does anyone have any suggestions? TIA. John
• Re: hall sender in the audi 4000 same as vanagon 83-85 237-011-050 ??
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 15 Nov 2005 19:50:40 -0600
  ...for prices on a hall sender >http://www.collectorcarsforsale.com/parts/startersbestaudi/itemu7931_83829yl >h.html > >list vendor are 130 ish but audi hall...
• Kennedy and the 2.2 Subaru
  Historical mailing list - Brian Isherwood
  Tue, 2 Jan 1996 10:53:38 +0000
  ...Stronger starter recommended due to the high compression of this engine. The 2.2 engine needs to be complete - rubber motor mounts, throttle cable...
• Re: HHO Kits
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:00:07 -0700
  ...Only regular maintenance service, no failures of any kind, > including batteries, either propulsion or starter. >> >> Vanagon content ? ..this is so we can start visuaalizing...
• Re: Remote control Engine starter and cycling device
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 3 Feb 1999 11:24:38 -0500
  ...Remote control Engine starter and cycling device At this URL: http://auctions.yahoo.com/auction/2498922 is a curious device. I've seen remote...
• Re: Seized Engine?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 21 May 2006 17:07:28 -0400
  ...After it quit i tried to > restart, but the starter wouldn't turn over the > engine. > I thought since it had been sitting the...
• Re: Electrical gremlin dash brake light
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 17:35:15 -0400
  ...Dennis, YOu wrote, It is common for the starter safety and reverse light switch block and wiper to need attention. Can you give me...
• Re: Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Jul 2017 16:07:10 +0000
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• First road trip, what parts should i upgrade??
  Historical mailing list - marc rose
  Sun, 24 Jun 2012 10:01:11 -0700
  ...I have recently replaced the tires, (RA08), new muffler, starter and headlight relay, new fuel lines and rails. I was thinking of changing all...
• Re: Vanagon FI Test Equip & Sorry
  Historical mailing list - Ted Zateslo
  Thu, 13 Oct 94 10:42:48 -0400
  ...Just don't try to measure starter current with them... :-) Ted Zateslo
• Ignition Switch on 85
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 15 Mar 1998 20:51:20 EST
  Greetings and salutations; The starter position has quit working. I installed a bypass switch for now . This catalog shows the switch contact assembly portion...
• Re: Bright lights stuck
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 23:20:51 EST
  ...position on my ignition switch went out (I jumped in a starter button as a temporary fix). (Also note my wife and I had...
• Re: Hollister Hills- whaat happen
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 22 May 2001 08:49:08 EDT
  ...Let me check on that. << Did anyone's van blow?>> Blow what? << Did anything break? >> Someone's starter. << Were there any explosions? >> YES, of...
• Tiico won't start
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 12:29:37 -0600
  ...The starter is almost new. Plugs are fine. Have re-seated everything I can think of to re-seat. When I try to start...
• Re: Buying an '82 Vanagon Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 13:04:47 -0400
  On Sat, 17 Aug 2002, Matthew Libby wrote: > Is it a manual, cause then you dont need no stinkin starter. I push-started a...
• anyone looking for a nice '82 diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 15:14:50 -0400
  ...I completely replace the glow plugs, injectors, battery, starter, etc and it starts right up in the coldest weather. I keep her covered and...
• Re: Totaled camper van
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 14:37:52 -0700
  ...2:01 PM, "mike boland" <westy@mvboland.com> wrote: > well for starters.. what year is it? > > At 11:36 AM 9/12/2003 -0700...
• 1991 TIICo Vanagon GL for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
  Wed, 19 May 2004 09:40:39 -0500
  ...External oil cooler added New alternator, new starter Extra oil temp and pressure guages H4 headlights with relays Steel bush/bull bar Rubber flooring...
• Re: NVC- Rabbit won't start
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 08:33:43 -0800
  ...I have spark and fuel with the starter engaged. Let key back to run position and it dies. I bought this for a winter...
• Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank-Syncro tank into 2WD Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 15:52:15 -0400
  ...leave what limited room there is around the slave cylinder and starter, etc. I think it is about a 1.5" difference. The 2WD...
• Re: GPS
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:20:13 -0700
  For starters, it would only work where there is cell coverage, which excludes most of my province. I'm not sure about yours. On...
• Re: Starter relay
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 04 Dec 94 15:15:48 CST
  ...the problem is, if the battery drops below 10 volts, the computer won't work. :( so if you've ground and ground the starter...
• '56 kombi update - new transmission
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 1 Jan 1995 00:09:36 -0800 (PST)
  ...7) the starter bushings in the rebuilt trannies are going to be for 12V starters, even tho its for years that were 6V. See...
• '56 kombi update - new transmission
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 1 Jan 1995 00:14:07 -0800 (PST)
  ...7) the starter bushings in the rebuilt trannies are going to be for 12V starters, even tho its for years that were 6V. See...
• Re: Recommended battery booster works great
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 21 Nov 2014 17:05:50 -0600
  ...Source-Mini-Starter/dp/B00JLPNHJQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1416580715&sr=1-1&keywords=rockford+jump+starter > > > > > > > > > > They are...
• Re: Electrical issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jan 2016 00:10:34 -0500
  ...There is the contact for the ignition circuit which needs to close when the ignition is switched on and also while the starter is...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:20:54 -0600
  ...Jim On Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 9:16 AM, Rocket J Squirrel < camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > "Starter ... >> 5387387355555099026< https://picasaweb.google.com...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 27 Jul 2019 14:12:36 -0600
  ...start battery either but it does seem to be operating the starter. It did so strongly on the side of the road and a...
• Won't start--Dew Point?
  Historical mailing list - john schaper
  Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:04:21 -0400
  ...In the morning with dew on the windshield, the van won't start--starter engages and the engine just grinds. I'm thinking there...
• Fuel Pump Failure - trouble shoot & repair (if Possible)
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:09:13 -0800
  ...list of other items, but always wonder about the weakest link. Starter is another one that I wonder about and is on my list...
• Re: Extra capacity fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 12:11:26 -0400
  ...and the starter in a Syncro are almost toughing the fuel tank. This would lead me to think it will not fit. Eric 86...
• Re: Better Mileage Anyone? (without going ala Lilley)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 22:42:54 EDT
  ...When I bump the starter the engine fires almost instantly. I have been running the plugs for over 26,000 miles with no problems...
• Best way to Install a Optima Red Top Starter ...Sideways
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 08:49:06 EST
  All the cables fit and requires no cutting etc. Just put a spacer on the side of the battery to keep it from sliding...
• Engine cut off- 90' Westy
  Historical mailing list - Rob Cassam
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 22:29:31 -0500
  ...I toggle the key (without engaging the starter) while on the roll and she turns back on. All is well for about an hour...
• Starter bolt at top of engine- progress?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 18:07:51 -0800
  Well folks I solved a few problems. I discovered that the hex bolt size was 8mm, but my M10-1.25 is apparently the...
• Load Reduction Relay/X-Contact Info
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 15:40:01 -0500
  ...relay kills high load circuits when the ignition switch tells the starter to crank. How could you tell if the ignition switch was going...
• Vanagon Won't Start When Warm
  Historical mailing list - James Wetzel
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 20:37:46 -0500
  ...Any thoughts? Starter? Fuel pump relay? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Jim
• FS: Almost Complete 1.9 Engine Central PA
  Historical mailing list - Hieu Q
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 23:32:27 -0700
  ...Engine is almost complete except for ALT and Starter, comes with almost new exhaust pipes coming off engine. AFM, ECU and other electronics included...
• Any Bug People ( OT )
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 24 May 2004 08:19:20 -0700
  ...get this I found a second voltage reg on my bug one on the gen, and then someone put something near my starter that...
• FS Diesel conversion parts
  Historical mailing list - mike johnson
  Sat, 8 May 2004 18:02:12 -0700
  ...that mount to frame) exhaust manifold w/ exhaust pipe (near new) starter (Kragen 1-2 yrs old ) I am selling this for a friend...
• 86 Multivan On West Coast just up for Sale. CLEAN- NICE-pics avail
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 11:59:30 -0700
  ...newer 4sp tranny just installed, newer tires( the expensive ones ),new starter, water pump, exhaust, car runs great, will go anywhere. Power steering am...
• re; Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 11:29:48 -0600
  ...On other trips we have had minor problems with starter motors acting up, but nothing that a push start could not fix. George, '85...
• Re: Load Reduction Relay
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:51:43 -0500
  ...essential during starting so that more current is available to the starter and coil. I would think that the van should start regardless of...
• Re: What is a Hard Start Relay Kit? Who sells them?
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 20:27:35 -0800
  ...Once it is done you > can take comfort in knowing at least that circuit is reliable; starter > problems are probably in the starter. In...
• Re: when is stopping/restarting better than idling?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Jun 2012 22:36:40 -0700
  ...minute or two , shut the thing off ! Wear on the starter - good Bosch starters last nearly indefinitely ....thousands of start cycles in them, I...
• Re: Start problems need help on the road
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:52:04 -0700
  ...A remote starter switch is an extremely useful tool. I don't even drive my vans in town without my bag of electrical testing...
• Re: A Current Question of humor
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:58:34 -0800
  ...Until I installed the DC > DC charger between my starter battery and house battery, I had a switch rigged up to manually bridge the...
• Relay positions, 78
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 11:55:15 -0400
  ...No dash lights, no door buzzer, no ominous click from the starter, nothing. A gas station attendant helped me push the bus away from...
• Re: temp gauge flasing LED goes off instantly on start uip
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:18:43 -0700
  ...this 85 does have a very hard time with an old 1.9 starter cranking a brand new and tight 2.1 engine block...
• Re: [Having difficulty with the archives...but..my westy won't start...]
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 14:36:22 MDT
  ...Check connection to starter motor solenoid (starter is above tranny, should be a red cable coming to it from the top). Wiggle it and...
• Dimmer Switch
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Sun, 4 Jun 2000 23:40:53 EST
  ...As a quick fix, I jumpered in a starter switch (which has worked fine for 18 months). About the same time (not sure which...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:33:05 -0500
  ...But, I'm asking first, where to start. > Switch on the clutch pedal, ignition switch, wire to the starter? The > thing ran fine all...
• Re: starting and engine immobilizer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 13:44:11 -0700
  ...do you mean it cranks over fine and won't fire up ? or do you mean it won't crank on the starter ? saying...
• Re: NVC- 71 Bus wiring
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:58:17 -0500
  ...I had already bypassed the starter part of the switch years ago when the switch failed- installed a starter button. Now I need to...
• Re: Vanagon alternator too weak for Optimas.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 07:49:04 -0700
  ...When we checked the voltage on the starter battery it was just under 14 volts at the same time that the aux bat was...
• newly installed engine won't turn
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jul 96 16:19:26 -0500
  ...You can hear the starter work but nothing happening. Now I can not even turn it over by hand. Please help me make this...
• Re: window cable noise
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 23:46:59 +1200
  ...for both windows) 4-door remote central locking system 295 remote starter w/alarm 95 Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984...
• Re: Fuel Lines/Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 13:57:12 -0500
  ...It was spraying gasoline all over the starter as I was trying to restart the engine! If the regulator is working correctly, you should...