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• Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:13:29 -0400
  So, my starter is a randomly picked, untested 1.9 starter that was in a pile of them some years ago. Lately, the bus...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 27 Jun 2016 20:15:01 -0400
  ...Went thru two >REBUILT starters fairly quickly. The third one got fried related to a >harness fire. I replaced it with an adapter available...
• Starter Bushing Blues
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:33:35 -0500
  Changing out the starter and cannot get the old bushing out. Is there a method to do this without an official starter bushing puller...
• starter probalem
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Rueb
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 17:42:29 EDT
  What does the ground of the starter come off of. Its possible that the tranny ground diconnected would cause starter to not work? would...
• Stuck starter
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 13:36:17 -0400
  ...Traced it down to a stuck starter motor. Quick tap with a hammer and it started. Does this mean the starter is going bad...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 16 Jul 2016 20:06:58 -0300
  All, The starter is out …. and the underside of the engine is looking almost sparkly after the pre-surgery scrub. I only had to...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 14:55:23 -0400
  The 1.9l vans are plagued with an undersized cable from the battery to the starter and to make things worse these are now...
• Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 18:09:26 +0000
  I replaced my unknown age starter on my 1.9 about a year ago with a brand new Bosch. Recently it started displaying the...
• Re: Starter or Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - ron
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 13:08:39 +1000
  Sounds like the starter motor. ----- Original Message ----- From: John Schaper <JSchaper@SCHSA.ORG> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2000 1...
• Starter :bushing support
  Historical mailing list - Mark Whitney
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 15:46:22 EDT
  I have a 1987 Vanagon 2.1 GL after returning from vacation we find the ol starter dead. Sooo we take a spin down...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Mon, 27 Jun 2016 21:22:24 +0000
  ...Is something killing my starters? > > Thanks for the input. I did check volts at the starter just to verify that > the juice from the...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 10:23:58 -0700
  ...Granted, the WBX prolly doesn’t need the cranking power of the diesel starter and the lower power draw of the GW starter would...
• Re: intermittent starting issue vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 May 2012 16:29:13 -0700
  you mean intermittent starter operation ? ( and not 'cranks but only fires up intermittently' ) I have one van right now.. have to hold the key...
• Re: 3-4 needle bearing style pins fall out of starter area when I removed the starter?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 23:53:26 -0400
  ...I removed the starter and found 3-4 of these trapped on the starter > > "shelf" (the bottom of the starter hole). Any clue as...
• Re: Starter help- Sunday afternoon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 20:23:15 -0400
  Dunno if you got any p-mail answers, but if you have a manual tranny, it's possible that a buggered up starter bushing...
• Re: Starter problems
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 30 Jun 2014 10:21:43 -0400
  ...I'm second guessing myself in what is a very straight forward procedure of popping a starter in and out. Heck I am very...
• 84 Starter/Auto Trans problem?
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 10:18:52 -0500
  ...Does this mean installing a rebuilt starter will not fix this. If my starter is ok, should there be a heat shield that is...
• Re: Starter :bushing support
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 16:28:46 -0500
  I just recieved a bosch rebuilt starter that came with the bushing also. I plan on bending a coat hanger wire or similar and...
• help interpreting starter problem
  Historical mailing list - Doug Demarest
  Sun, 1 May 2005 12:31:06 -0700
  Hello, so I got a bit flamed on friday for an apparently bone-headed method of checking my old starter in my 86 Vanagon...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 8 Dec 2015 16:50:20 -0800
  ...Vanagon Starter relay kit That is almost true. But if you don't have all of those good things adding a simple starter relay...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 18:58:28 -0400
  ...As for replacing starters the gear reduction starters in general need less current to get the job done. They use permanent magnet motors (no...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 10 Dec 2015 09:58:35 -0800
  I know that most here already know this stuff but I found the GW starter article enlightening http://www.gowesty.com/tech-article-details...
• Re: diesel starter
  Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
  Thu, 14 Nov 1996 21:22:35 -0800 (PST)
  At 10:35 AM 11/14/96 -0600, Robert Cronin wrote: >Does anyone have or know of the location of a used starter for...
• First Really Cold Day - Starter Dead
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 07:42:53 -0600
  ...No prior indications of starter difficulty. Just dead this morning. Could this really be the starter, or a sneak attack by the ignition switch...
• Re: Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:46:25 -0700
  > What type of symptoms would be expected from a failing starter....if other > than what I described? > > -Craig > Failing starter=One that will no...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 14:21:21 -0500
  How does the typical FLAPS test a MT vanagon starter? Do they have a fixture to support the end of the shaft like the...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 15 Apr 2012 02:20:28 -0700
  ...Jumping doesn't help. >>>> Voltage at starter matches battery. >>>> Turns over slowly with: >>>> - spark plugs removed. >>>> - fresh battery jumpered directly to starter. >>>> - WITH NEW...
• Re: FW: URGENT: Stranded in Remote Area...
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 18:29:27 -0700
  ...First locate the starter housing. Then when you know the location of the starter, try to tap it with the long end of the...
• Re: Best 4 spd Syncro starter replace solution?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 21:33:25 -0600
  I always have my starters, alternators, generators rebuilt locally and I've had excellent long term service on everything from Allis Chalmers, Hyster, Towmotor...
• Re: Starter problems
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 16:17:38 -0400
  Hello All, Which positive post at the starter would you attached the positive lead of the voltmeter? The small spade connector or the larger...
• Re: Schematic needed, starter issue, Old school stuff
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:56:00 -0500
  At 01:24 PM 1/10/2013, TJ Hemrick wrote: >the schematic for how to wire the "Starter assist" or what ever name he...
• Re: Dragging Starter
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 20:38:29 -0800
  > Wally, the 84 Westy (150K) has a draggy starter, especially when hot. I did not see it in any other response yet, so I...
• Re: ok.. last time for 84 auto trans into an 89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Firstname Lastname
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 16:30:27 -0500
  ...Yes the starter has a different part > number but both > >will work interchangeably. Don't buy another starter, > support your > >local electrical repair shop...
• Re: stranded... '84 won't start (after exhuast work??)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 12 Jun 2005 21:03:57 -0700
  ...Try using a "remote starter switch" (from FLAPS, $8-$15) to see if the starter engages that way. MAKE SURE THE VAN IS IN...
• Re: was starting issues...now mechanic questions
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 4 Feb 2004 13:00:42 -0800
  ...1 Starter bushing is worn, this makes it very difficult for the starter to spin over with any speed. $0.50 piece 2 Corroded...
• Re: New Starter Stopped Working requires the RI wizard
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 11:26:10 -0700
  ...New Starter Stopped Working > > > > Hi listees. Questions about starter motors. I just put > > in a new starter > > that > > stopped working after only 6 days...
• Re: Replacing the starter on my 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 21 Jan 2017 16:07:05 -0800
  I have a gear reduction starter few months ago .. it's too young to tell the difference... anyway whatever starter you put in I...
• Re: Syncro Starter R&R on vacation? A Poll
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:57:08 -0800
  If it is a standard Bosch starter, you can do a bit of a check by having someone attempt to start while you listen...
• Re: Diesel starter removal
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 11:56:22 -0800
  ...take off the bolt that holds starter and slave cyl bracket and move bracket out of way. bending it a little if i recall...
• Re: Help! '87 Westy won't start...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:59:07 -0700
  Marc, I don't believe there is a starter relay , stock that is - someone could have added one .......those are typically right by the...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 26 Jan 2017 20:36:15 +0000
  Neil,  Karl's adapter and a Bosch starter work great; that's what I used to replace the starter on my 2.2 Subie...
• Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:58:56 -0700
  The old direct drive starters are usually turned in for a core. to not turn it in, means paying usually 60 bucks core charge...
• starter / solenoid
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Oct 1995 16:51:39 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I checked for voltage at solenoid using test light and it was fine as was high current wire to starter. Pulled starter out of...
• starter problems
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 20:18:39 PDT
  Hi All Well I'm beginning to have starter problems... again! My '85 Transporter is on it's third starter since I've owned...
• Re: starter problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 22:33:37 -0500
  I prefer to have my starters rebuilt by local re builders. They just do a much better job than mass re builders and they...
• Re: Starters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 18:46:15 -0500
  2wd and 4wd manual trans use same starter. Automatic is different and not interchangeable. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Vanagon starter final drive issues?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 6 Dec 2004 22:37:16 -0500
  For those of you experienced with the internals of the vanagon starter: When doing my engine conversion, I had my 1990 Westy starter rebuilt...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 08:51:50 -0400
  ...Once I have confirmation the starter is indeed dead, I am debating a shift to a TDi starter (SR0408X) w/ adaptor, rather than another...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jul 2016 11:31:36 -0400
  One has to be very careful bench testing starters, especially those with series field coils. Without mechanical load these will wind up and over...
• Re: starter bendix
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Sat, 19 Nov 1994 14:36:58 -0700 (MST)
  I now have a bit more info on the starter bendix for these things. It seems that vw does not like to supply only...
• Dragging Starter
  Historical mailing list - niel blackwell
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 23:39:43 -0400
  Wally, the 84 Westy (150K) has a draggy starter, especially when hot. A lot like my daughter's Jetta when we installed the $10...
• Re: Starters for 85GL 1.9L
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 12:11:12 EDT
  In a message dated 7/25/05 10:52:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time, camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO writes: > Then the 1.9 starter...
• Re: Runaway starter - 88 GL w/2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Oct 2013 09:22:06 -0400
  The starter/solenoid itself could hang up however that is rare. I would start by checking the ignition switch, wiring looking for a cross...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 12 Dec 2015 00:54:00 -1000
  ...Keeping that load off of the starter switch makes them last a LOT longer. In other words, you are protecting the starter switch by...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 21 Jan 2017 13:27:17 -0800
  ...Gowesty reduction starter user input please Hi all. My Bosch starter is on borrowed time. It spins great until it hits a flat spot...
• Re: replace starter and bushing at some time?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 11:38:57 -0700
  ...replace starter and bushing at some time? I've done it. I knew it wasn't the best idea, but I was able to...
• Syncro starter
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 13:32:16 -0700
  The starter in my 88 Caravelle Syncro has given up after 106000 miles. The car has the normal 2,1 liter engine, with 112...
• Re: Starter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 18:31:01 -0700
  I could agree that new rebuilt starter could be faulty. Don't really follow you about 'it will stall' etc. it sure shouldn't...
• Automatic starter wiring
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:34:32 -0400
  Hello gang! I managed to break off one of the spades on my auto starter internally. Thanks to some ingenuity I have attached both...
• For Starters
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 08:34:36 -0800
  ...For Starters On Tue, 13 Dec 2005 21:19:31 -0800, Christopher <chris@MIRAIUSA.COM> wrote: >Survey: > >(1) What does a rebuilt starter cost...