Mark,

Years ago I replaced the bushing on my old 72 westy. Like you I was puzzled
as to how it can be removed. My mechanic lent me a tap (can't remember the
size) which I screwed into the soft brass bushing and as the tap bottomed
out (the bushing was fitted in a blind hole) the bushing was forced out.
Worked like a charm.

I had my starter out of my '82 westy at the beginning of summer to replace
the solenoid.
The bushing was still snug fitting to the starter shaft and I left it alone
but for a liberal smear of grease.

Alistair

on 30/07/02 12:46, Mark Whitney at MWhit80095@AOL.COM wrote:

> I have a 1987 Vanagon 2.1 GL after returning from vacation we find the ol
> starter dead. Sooo we take a spin down to starters are us and as I am about
> to go, the guy says don't forget the bushing.......  What Bushing! Ect ect
> Has anyone had to replace the support bushing on the drive gear end of the
> starter?
> (The engine side.) You have! Great how the dang dooley you get the old one
> out?
> anyone help?
>
> Mark
>