Kevin, I have an automatic so I can't tell you about the starter motor
busing.

The Bosch WR-1 relay can help with some starting circuit problems.  I have
had mine for over two years and I haven't been stranded yet.

If the temp warning light is blinking several minutes after start up, you
might have air in your cooling system and/or you are low on coolant.

Regards,

John Lauterbach
Macon, GA
'84 7-passenger

----- Original Message -----
From: "K G Gilbert" <KG2CHIEF@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, September 19, 2003 11:48 PM
Subject: 3 questions: starter/ignition switch/temp warning light

> 1. I just replaced starter motor on my 84 westy. Does a new bushing really
go
> in there? Where? How?
> 2. How do I know my ignition switch is bad? My 84 experiences intermittent
> slow or no-start, usually in warmer weather. It seems I have to turn the
key ALL
> the way  to start. Problem seems worse w/ new starter. Hmmmm...
> 3. Temp warning light blinks several minutes after start up. Recent
changes
> include plugs/fuel and air filters/dist. cap and rotor/and starter -
which
> required disassembly of air filter housing and throttle body.
> TIA,
> Kevin
>