If the relay activates the solenoid, the relay is fine.  Most likely
your starter is feeling its age.  I had one of mine rebuilt for about $75.

Larry A.

Jeff Palmer wrote:
> I too installed the WR-1 relay.  Since then I've never been stranded and
> the
> relay does help, but the motor does turn over slower when hot.  Should the
> VR-1 return it to 'like new' performance (for lack of a better term!) or is
> there a problem with the relay installation?  Do relays fail over time?
>
> Jeff
> 85 Westfalia GL
>
>
>> From: 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>
>> Reply-To: 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: Starter doesn't work on long trips
>> Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 21:52:11 -0400
>>
>> I had a hot start problem at one time too in my air cooled
>> van. I installed a WR-1 relay from Bus Dpot and it never re-
>> occured.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Chris
>>
>
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