On 1 Jan 2005 at 14:41, cHRIS sNYDER <Vanagonwb@WMCONNECT.COM> wrote:

> Please would someone tell how to access the archives for this list? I need to
> find an article on the removal of the starter on an '87 vanagon.

Go to http://gerry.vanagon.com. The search is very slow if you do not limit the
date range.

> Also I see the lower bolt but the top one looks like it takes an allen wrench
> or maybe a star wrench. Does anyone know which that top bolt takes to remove
> the starter?

My '88 is an 8mm hex, with a 17mm nut that is somewhat difficult to reach on
the engine side of the bellhousing. The lower bolt is 17mm on both ends I
believe. The upper one *might* be the same as the starter bolt on A2
Golf/Jettas, and if so, could also be a triple-square (12point) similar to a head
bolt. I've seen both used on A2s. I'd recommend using the hex end to hold,
and tring to break loose at the 17mm nut end to minimize risk of stripping the
head. I had my starter out 4-5 times this summer when it drowned on me, so I
got to the point where I could do it in about 5 minutes w/o raising the van. I do
the upper first (leave bolt in, remove nut), then slide under & remove wiring
(disconnect battery ground first), then lower bolt & starter.

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Shawn Wright
I.T. Manager
Shawnigan Lake School