Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
VanagonEuroVan
Subject:starters and solenoids
From:walter bahm
Date:Fri, 6 Jul 2001 01:20:27 -0700

Some time ago mention was made of replacing the
solenoid of the vanagon start using a Ford solenoid
($7 item i believe).

recently became obsessed with the starter on a 5-cyl
quantum.  with the starter dismounted from the engine
the electric motor can be made to spin by hot wiring
it, however, the solenoid is unable to thrust the
drive gear.  i've tried to remove the mounting screws
to pull the solenoid but only succeeded to warp the
philip screw head.

so what is the trick here ?   are these units
rebuildable ?

if so, where best to get replacement solenoids ?

thanks

__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail
http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/

Have something to add on this topic today? Revive this thread in the forum »