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• Re: GoWesty Starter Install Questions
  Website contribution - Michael W. Barbine
  2026-09-28T02:12:46.662Z
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• Starter going??
  Historical mailing list - C. Chris
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:40:31 -0500
  This was the first colder day we have had so far and when I went to start my van ('87 2/automatic) I could...
• Re: GoWesty Starter Install Questions
  Website contribution - Michael W. Barbine
  2026-10-12T18:01:11.170Z
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• Re: Starter Saga was: 1982 Diesel Intermittent Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 13:43:22 EDT
  ...This is part of the starter and therefore replaced with each starter replenishment cycle. When I remove the starter and rebolt to the bellhousing...
• Re: GoWesty Starter Install Questions
  Website contribution - Michael W. Barbine
  2026-09-27T20:59:28.218Z
  Reviving a topic from the mailing list archive: https://gerry.ja1.io/archives/ind2604c/69/ test
• Re: Daily First Start Hard
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 20 May 2003 18:38:09 EDT
  My dads 82 Dodge pickup was always hard to start, took pumping the gas pedal and numerous cranks and it would fire up. A...
• Re: Re: heavy duty starter cables - UPDATE
  Website contribution - Michael W. Barbine
  2026-10-07T00:01:24.854Z
  Reviving a topic from the mailing list archive: https://gerry.ja1.io/archives/ind0101b/70853/ Test
• Re: Starter problem?
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 18:50:20 -0400
  Have tyou checked the neutral/start switch; a good quality rebuilt starter should be w/o problems. John Lauterbach Macon, GA '84 DL ----- Original...
• starter
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 29 Oct 2018 13:56:03 -0700
  Some may recall that I reported an intermittent starting problem with my 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile, 2.1 engine, manual transmission. My mechanic...
• Re: Starter Testing @ FLAPS WAS: Starting problem or startER problem
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 15:03:27 -0500
  ...Starting problem or >>startER >>problem > > >> All, >> Has anyone ever used the starter testing at your FLAPS?
• Re: starter
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 29 Oct 2018 17:35:30 -0400
  I think Karl offers a diesel starter with adapter but don't know the price. Advantage seems to starter availability at FLAPS when disaster...
• Starter motor update
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 09:47:43 EDT
  I got the van started today. Tried to jump with cables,but it did not start (this is the first time my hot-start...
• Re: Starter going??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:24:39 -0600
  Seems like classic failing starter symptoms. Usually the cause is worn brushes. Tom www.towercooler.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone -----Original Message...
• Re: Starter problem?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Nelson
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 12:19:52 -0500
  Most of the time this is due to worn brushes in the starter. The quick fix is to replace the starter. The cheap fix...
• Starting Problems -still
  Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
  Sun, 16 Jan 2000 11:52:25 EST
  ...84 Automatic that has a starting problem. When the key is turned I can hear the starter engage, a second or two passes and...
• Re: Question: starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 02:29:11 EDT
  In a message dated 98-04-28 02:55:38 EDT, Ssittservl@AOL.COM writes: << Still won't start. Everything else works fine - radio...
• Re: recap (still not fixed) Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 17:39:28 -0500
  ...If it is out of adjustment, the van wont start. Try putting the shifter in neutral and starting it.Try any gear and start...
• Start/No Start 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 08:01:02 -0700
  I'm beginning to have 'start/no start' problems on my 87 Vanagon. I started the van w/no problems after work yesterday. I...
• 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: Starter problem?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 15:52:09 -0700
  ...Starter problem? > Have tyou checked the neutral/start switch; a good quality rebuilt starter > should be w/o problems. > > John Lauterbach > Macon, GA > '84...
• Re: Starting Problems -still
  Historical mailing list - David Clark
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 21:16:08 -0000
  Ed Gotta be the starter! Replaced mine last year after similar problems, slow turn over, ticking solenoid, then one day nothing. Replaced the starter...
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:55:59 -0700
  It's extremely helpful to have a Remote Starter Switch as part of your regular vanagon tools. I never even drive without this handy...
• No voltage at starter?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 14:16:38 -0700
  My van's starter doesn't seem to be working, but it actually is. The problem is that when I try to start it...
• Re: starter
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 29 Oct 2018 22:39:04 -0300
  Get the Adapter plate which allows you to use a TD/TDi starter (gear reduction)… they are plentiful and far cheaper that the Go...
• Re: Gowesty starter problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 5 Sep 2016 07:39:45 -0700
  ...You didn't clearly say whether your failed starter is stock? The GoWesty $299 starter is a gear reduction starter, not the stock starter...
• delayed start
  Historical mailing list - Jim Wheaton
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 16:56:38 -0800
  ...Turn key to start position --- nothing happens. Can hear a slight hum that was present before trying to start. Keep key in start position...
• Re: Runaway starter - 88 GL w/2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:37:10 -0700
  bench testing a waterboxer starter . since the front bushing is in the bell housing .. one should not run a wbxr starter without the nose...
• Re: Runaway starter - 88 GL w/2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 10:17:03 -0400
  Just out of curiosity, would the normal operation of the starter switch be a momentary "on" to activate the starter. Is it possible that...
• RE: Start/No Start 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Lebron,Nathan
  Tue, 22 Apr 97 11:30:00 E
  ...Start/No Start 87 Vanagon I'm beginning to have 'start/no start' problems on my 87 Vanagon. I started the van w/no...
• Vanagon Starter - windings available?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 23:38:41 -0400
  The saga of my 90 Westy starter continues. You'll laugh, I cry. Really, I'm just P'd off. 1. Starter rebuilt in...
• starter/ignition weird
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 07:57:36 -0800
  I have a weird problem that the Van just started going. The first time you try to start the engine, you hear the fuel...
• Re: 3-4 needle bearing style pins fall out of starter area when I removed the starter?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 22:08:41 -0400
  The starter gear is actually driven by a one-way "sprag" clutch. These rollers are part of that clutch. They work by jamming and...
• Re: Odd starting problem (plus bass content)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 00:56:44 -0400
  --- Tom Humphreys <tomhumphreys@MSN.COM> wrote: > Hi all, > > My '83 ac Westy has had several bouts of not wanting > to start recently. It > turns...
• Re: Starter question
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 14:38:26 -0700
  Hi Douglas - Have you tried banging the starter with a hammer or wrench just as a quick try? The clicking sound I think means...
• 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 23:13:48 -0400
  ...I'll look into purchasing a new starter. :/ On 8/17/05, Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote: > The starter gear is actually driven...
• Starter solenoid powered by fuel pump circuit....arrrrgg...long...help!!!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 16:46:43 -0400
  Dear all, I spent the good part of today trying to figure out why my starter would not disengage when the key turned to...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:58:22 -0400
  Perhaps a high-torque starter is what's needed. I have seen adapter plates that allow use of a TDI starter. I also have...
• 1982 Diesel Westfalia starting trouble
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 20:52:38 -0600
  My 1982 diesel westy has just started exhibiting the following symptoms: Often when attempting to start when the vehicle is cold all I get...
• Starter Problems
  Historical mailing list - Wrenold Williams
  Sun, 2 Oct 2016 11:19:44 -0400
  1984 Vanagon Westfalia 1.9 liter motor Manual transmission New Ignition Switch Battery 12.81 volts sitting Bosch Reconditioned Startrer New Starter Bushing Cleaned...
• Re: Starter Testing @ FLAPS WAS: Starting problem or startER problem
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:56:47 -0500
  ...Howard >Subject: [VANAGON] Starter Testing @ FLAPS WAS: Starting problem or startER >problem > All, > Has anyone ever used the starter testing at your FLAPS?
• Is it or isn't it starter woes
  Historical mailing list - cHRIS sNYDER
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 20:46:20 EST
  I have a weird problem with my starter, see what you all think. Whenever I try to start my '87 Vanagen it acts like...
• Starter question
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Toomey
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 21:00:38 +0000
  All, The van developed a starting problem over the past couple of days. The battery is fully charged, newish, and fine. Also tried jumping...
• starter problems
  Historical mailing list - Philip Key
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 21:15:21 -0800
  ...I have a 87 syncro gl that wont start when it did start you would have to hold down the key for a second...
• Won't start update
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 17:17:52 -0800
  Volks, My '85 started just fine after sitting two days. Ran about 15 minutes over the the store, started right up after 15 minutes...
• Re: Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:08:44 -0700
  On 10/21/05 10:41 AM, "John Lauterbach" <lauterba@bellsouth.net> wrote: > It is unlikely your starter is bad in my opinion. Problem...
• Starter problem?
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 07:50:38 -0700
  Due to some intermittent problems with my 85 vanagon when starting, I replaced the battery and starter, but a new problem has arisen. In...
• Re: Starter Removal 2WD and AT
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 16:00:01 -0400
  ...The bolt is captive when the starter is in place; remove it completely after you drop the starter. The AT starter shaft is completely...
• Re: Starter solenoid powered by fuel pump circuit....arrrrgg...long...help!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Jun 2014 02:29:37 -0400
  ...Connected all but the starter solenoid terminals, and then connected the starter. Engine started...starter engaged...disconnected the starter wire....starter still stayed engaged...
• Starting to worry
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Stout
  Thu, 27 Jul 95 17:48:31 PDT
  A few days ago I put in a new starter for my 65 bus and it started just great. Then yesterday I tried to...
• Re: Vanagon Starter - windings available?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 12:45:43 -0500
  Next move is to get one of those Kennedy Machine starters that are used on Subaru 6 to Vanagon tranny conversions. I've heard...
• Re: Gowesty starter problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Sep 2016 08:44:21 -0400
  ...Gowesty starter problems I've had my Gowesty starter for two years plus for 22,000 miles starter does not work now. Is this...
• Re: hard start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:26:11 -0400
  Temp sensor, leaking injector or cold start valve, defective or improperly wired thermal time switch for the cold start valve. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: * 10/4/2015 Needed NOW! Vanagon (1981) ONLY starts when cold /How To FIX this advice. PLEASE . . .
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 12:11:37 -0700
  If you read everything she wrote it seems they are dealing with a starter not turning when engine warm. It starts when they push...
• Re: '87 Syncro Westie Starting problems
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 02:00:27 UT
  While the starter solenoid may be one place to check, also consider the ignition / starter switch itself. If the "start" position is making intermittent...
• non-starting vanagon
  Historical mailing list - dgk1
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 13:41:41 -0800
  ...The starter died in my '85 Westy and after replacing it she no longer starts. Turns over great. Doesn't start. The thing is...
• Re: 1982 Diesel Westfalia starting trouble
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 18:56:43 -0500
  ...1982 Diesel Westfalia starting trouble > > My 1982 diesel westy has just started exhibiting the following symptoms: > Often when attempting to start when the vehicle...
• Re: Starter question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 19 Oct 2013 01:15:40 -0700
  Are you sure on that gear reduction thing ? the only two vanagon gear reduction starters I know of are Bosch rebuilts for diesel vanagons...
• Re: Help!!! Won't start
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 18 Apr 2015 16:20:11 -0700
  you could change replace the ignition switch and add a hard start relay at the starter On Sat, Apr 18, 2015 at 3:52...
• Van won't start
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 15:35:34 -0400
  ...This morning it would not start. I suspect bad solenoid or starter. How easy is it to get old starter out and new starter...
• Why does my van do this.....?
  Historical mailing list - Chad
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 13:22:05 -0400
  Van has new battery, and new starter. Sometimes it cranks over really heavy and starts (usually after it has been sitting). Sometimes it cranks...