In a message dated 1/27/04 1:51:42 AM, skip@SKIPEMMERT.COM writes:

<< . . . it has been an absolute

given that the van won't start once it's been on the highway.  The relay was

installed with the new starter just over six months ago.  I don't know if

the solenoid was replaced at the same time.  . . .

Skip Emmert-Keaton

1980 Westy <Ziegelstein> >>

It would be a rarity for a new starter not to have a new solenoid hanging on
its side.  Was a new starter bushing installed in the case?  If this van is an
air-cooled, are you sure the pistons aren't seizing once heat soak has taken
its toll after a blast down the highway?  One easy thing to try which can't
hurt is to install a heavy gauge grounding bond (jumper) from one of the starter
mounting bolts to the chassis.  I've never had to do it myself, but it seems
to have its advocates.

George