I'm having a troubling last couple of months with my vanagon.  It's
suddenly turned into a money pit, whereas before it was pretty trouble
free, routine maintenance only.  I put a new rebuilt engine in it about
2 months ago, since then, it's been one thing after another.

The latest - started it easily, drove approximately 5 miles, parked
without incident, left it parked for about 15 minutes.  When I came back
out to start it, I got absolutely nothing.  No noise, no cranking,
nothing.  Battery is new and strong, lights work and phone charger
works.  There is a clicking from the vicinity of the starter, but
nothing else.  I tried to jump it and still nothing.  I was in a crowded
parking lot with lots of kids around so didn't want to try to roll start
it.   Nothing obviously loose.  What do you think?  Starter?  How can I
check it to make sure?   The shop where I take it is closed until
Tuesday.  I need to try to get it back on the road before then.  There
is a Bug Out near me in Manassas this weekend where I could pick up
cheap parts, actually probably the only place open for me to get parts
this weekend.

How big a deal is a starter replacement?  I can handle a screwdriver,
wrench, etc and once changed the exhaust system on my beetle, but it's
been years and I'm not sure I can handle anything too complex or dirty.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Karen
91 Vanagon