Most of the time this is due to worn brushes in the starter. The quick fix
is to replace the starter. The cheap fix is to take the started out and
rebuild it.
Ken Nelson
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Schaper" <JSchaper@schsa.org>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 9:50 AM
Subject: Starter problem?

> Due to some intermittent problems with my 85 vanagon when starting, I
> replaced the battery and starter, but a new problem has arisen.  In order
to
> start the van, someone must sit inside and turn the key while I crawl
under
> the car and hit the starter with a screwdriver.  Is this a bad starter,
> solenoid, short, or what?
>