Hi Patrick,

You need the socket version of a hex-head (Allen) wrench to get that upper
bolt out.

Take a look at "Step 3" in my clutch article - it will show you how to
remove the starter. The article is at:

http://volksweb.relitech.com/clutch.htm

It's also easier if you have a helper to hold a wrench on the 17mm nut on
the engine compartment side. You won't be able to reach it from underneath
due to the cooling tin.

Take care,

TomC
tcarrington@relitech.com
http://www.relitech.com/tomc
http://volksweb.relitech.com
85 Vanagon Crew Cab
82 Westy diesel=>gas conversion
81 Checker A-11 (Taxi)
65 Notchback

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Patrick Harris [SMTP:harrisvanagon@HOTMAIL.COM]
> Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 3:29 AM
> To:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject:      Starter removal help needed
>
> Hey everyone...
>
> Okay, dumb question.  I'm changing the starter on my 81 Van.  I'm not
> going
> to pull the engine quite yet.. have to make it go just a bit further until
> then.  Anyways, I removed the bottom nut and can't seem to figure out how
> to
> get the top one out.  It almost feels like the back side of a pin.  I
> dunno.
>   I can't see nor can I get a good feel as to what I'm up against.
> Perhaps
> I'm overlooking something or there is some fancy way VW made this starter
> to
> be held in there?  Any help is greatly appreciated!!
>
>
> Patrick Harris
> Longview, Washington
> 1981 Vanagon
> 1987 Vanagon GL
>
>
>
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