Bradley Flubacher wrote:

> I had the same problem with my diesel rabbit.  I installed a relay kit which
> helped for a couple weeks.  Then I broke down and installed a new starter.
> I think you may need to do that.
>
> Brad
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> Of bret@GORDON.STONEFLYTECH.COM
> Sent: Monday, April 02, 2001 10:53 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 1982 Diesel Westfalia starting trouble
>
> My 1982 diesel westy has just started exhibiting the following symptoms:
> Often when attempting to start when the vehicle is cold all I get is a
> click.  If I continue to back the starter key off and turn it again, the
> starter eventually comes suddenly to life.  This does not appear to be a
> battery issue as the starter turns easily once it starts cranking.  Any
> thoughts?
>
> -bret
>
> 1982 diesel westfalia
> saint george, utah

If you haven't replaced the starter solenoid, try that.
Else I'd have the starter rebuilt. ($50 to $75)

Larry A.