It could also be the starter bushing. Check the voltage to the solenoid
coil at the solenoid. If 10 volt or better, the wiring is not a problem.
A rrelay can be added to avoid having to run new wiring if needed.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
Of Finn Runyon
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2003 9:42 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Starter Solenoid?

So let me get this straight.  I have the delay....sometimes not starter
kick-in on my 87 Westy.  Are you guys saying it is not a starter issue,
but rather a current problem to the solenoid?  Before I replace the
starter, I should run a new wire from the ignition to the solenoid?
Thanks
Finn Runyon
87 Westy