Are you saying that your starter kinda thinks about it before it actually
starts turning?

Mine does that, too.  No, I don't think it would be considered normal,
either.

Karl

----- Original Message -----
From: "PSavage" <psavage@SABER.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2001 7:49 PM
Subject: Cold Start Mystery

> OK Vanagonites, here's another mystery:
> When I start my van cold for the first time of the day,
> there is just the slightest hesitation before it kicks over.
>
> New starter was installed less than two years ago,
> ignitions switch replaced a year ago, & a new starting
> battery two months ago.
> What could this mean?
>
> Break it to me gently, it's Friday...
> Thanks,
> Phaedra