The end cover comes off the transmission and the selector arms can be
investigated, bushings and seals replaced.
I don't think you'd need a pro to find the problem or to fix
it.............. just another PITA R&R on the tranny.
I've got a DK core if you find you need parts.

Stan Wilder

On Wed, 05 Jun 2002 09:39:24 -0700 "Thomas D. Hanlon"
<hanran@earthlink.net> writes:
> Stan, Mark,
>
> Thanks for your responses. I appreciate your generosity in
> contributing as
> much as you do to the List.
>
> The starter was DOA at the testing station at Autozone.  It drew 150
> amps,
> excess enough over specifications sayeth the AZ "visiting
> supervisor," to
> diagnose is as in need of replacement. A "life time replacement
> rebuilt"
> Bosch is $120, net.  It will be delivered in the morning.
>
> The "recently-rebuilt," according to the PO,. transmission appears
> to be a
> suspect, too. The selector arm at the case is "wobbly," a technical
> term, and
> it is loose, unlike the arm on the transmission I uninstalled, since
> it
> appeared to make better sense to replace the OEM transmission with
> a
> "recently-rebuilt" one. I'll research the options on that item, too.
>  To your
> knowledge, is there a bushing that can be replaced, externally,
> without
> opening the case, or is there another temporary fix until I can
> package a
> transmission for Darryl at AA Transmission?
>
> BTW, I did replace the pilot bearing. I've ordered, also, the new
> starter
> bushing, which is installed in
>  the bell housing.
>
> Regards,
>
> Tom Hanlon
> Palm Springs, CA
> 84 Westfalia
>
>
> Stan Wilder wrote:
>
> > I've had starter solenoids to mal function because of a film of
> oil and
> > clutch dust (magnetic materials from the iron flywheel and
> pressure
> > plate) remove and clean the solenoid.
> > In addition there is a pilot bushing in the bell housing that
> supports
> > the end of the starter shaft on standard transmission Vanagons, if
> it is
> > badly worn it can cause the starter to drag.
> > Then there is the possiblity that your starter has reached the end
> of its
> > life.
> >
> > Stan
> > On Wed, 05 Jun 2002 06:46:09 -0700 "Thomas D. Hanlon"
> > <hanran@earthlink.net> writes:
> > >
> > > Stan,
> > > Can you give me any insights into this problem?
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Tom Hanlon
> > > "Thomas D. Hanlon" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Listees,
> > > >
> > > > The subject describes most of the problem.
> > > >
> > > > I installed this week a new LUK clutch kit in my '84
> Westfalia.
> > > The
> > > > project included surfacing of the flywheel, the fittings of
> new
> > > throwout
> > > > bearing, new throwout bearing guide, new pilot bearing, felt
> > > seal,
> > > > spacer, and new CV joint boots and the grease involved.. The
> > > > "recently-rebuilt" (according to the PO)  091/1 transmission
> came
> > > from
> > > > an '84 GL donor which I've acquired.
> > > >
> > > > The Westy was running "close" to perfectly before the clutch
> > > > installation and the transmission exchange. I have made
> certain
> > > that the
> > > > transmission-to-chassis ground connection is shiny, intact
> and
> > > seated..
> > > > The connections to the starter are as they were in the
> > > installation of
> > > > the previously perfectly operating starter which I
> transferred
> > > from the
> > > > Westy. (THe sarter int he donor van is in need of rebuilding.
> > > Before
> > > > dismantling any components, I tagged all the wires and
> > > connections. The
> > > > battery is charged. to capacity.  The ignition switch is
> operating
> > > as it
> > > > has, previously. Yet, the starter just barely "lugs," and
> gives
> > > the
> > > > impression that the it is not getting enough "juice" to turn
> the
> > > > flywheel .... and the engine does not "fire."
> > > >
> > > > Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to solve this "no
> > > start"
> > > > problem?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > >
> > > > Tom Hanlon
> > > > Palm Springs, CA
> > > > 84 Westfalia
> > >
> > >
> > >
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