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Subject:Re: Question about starters
From:(Donna Cassano)
Date:Tue, 6 Jun 2000 10:32:26 -0400

Can't say it's neccessarily your starter, but if it is ... BOSCH, BOSCH,
BOSCH!!!

Peace - donna
'84 Westy (Pepe)

Alli Dahlin wrote:

> Hi all...I had emailed the list a few weeks ago regarding my '84 that won't
> start.  A few of you thought it was due to the battery, but I checked it
> with a voltage tester and it seemed OK.
>
> My boyfriend's first thought was the starter, so I guess we are going to try
> that.  My question is- is there a particular brand I should buy or anything
> specific I should know when I go to buy one? I was looking in the archives
> today, but couldn't find anything (althought I didn't look that hard), but I
> did see some info on the ignition switch, so we'll look at that too.
>
> What does everyone else think?  The van doesn't turn over, all lights work,
> radio works, etc.  Starter or something else?  All input is greatly
> appreciated!
>
> Also while I'm thinking of it- I ordered grill clips from the Bus Depot for
> the lower grill that is currently not on my van.  I don't know if I ordered
> the wrong ones or what (I only saw one type) but they are way too big and
> slip right through the holes on the grill.  Am I suppose to put washers or
> something on the backs of them to prevent them from doing this?  I was
> planning to call the Bus Depot tomorrow, but thought I'd tack this on with
> my first question in case I can save myself a phone call.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Allison
> '84 Westy "Treetop"
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