Replace the starter yourself, its incredibly easy. Cost = 125 roughly.

Sean Garrett
81 Westy (his)
95 EVC (hers)
87 Syncro (2.5L Subie project)
82 Parts Vanagon (need a part ?)
Central Arizona

> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of Dylan Kahler
> Sent: February 4, 2004 12:38 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: was starting issues...now mechanic questions
> 
> 
> hello again!
SNIP

if this is the
> case, why would my headlights and wipers occasionally not work? they
> want to replace the starter and quoted me a $250 job. what should I do
> with this? i'd rather not get it towed again, but i don't want to drop
> that much cash on an iffy situation. on the other hand, if that's what
> needs to be done, i'd be willing to pay for the work.
> 
> let me know what you think!
> 
> Thanks!!!
> 
> Dylan
> dkahler@ups.edu
> 
> '85 Westy Campmobile
>