I'm having starter problems also...after careful
thought and lots of local calling....I decided to take
my Westy over to GoWesty to have the starter replaced
(165 miles 0ne way)....we think it's the
starter....it's there now...I may have the alt and
ignition switch done while it's there.....starter is
$230 + 1 hr labor ($75.00)....the alt is $130 + 1/2
labor ($37.50)....switch is $15.00 + 1 hour labor
($75.00)....this will clear my electrical system of
any wrong doing....it's the only system that wasn't
addressed....hope this helps!

BTW:  I rather fix it at home for 1/2 the cost...much
easier this way :)

Take a look at this:

http://www.gowesty.com/starter_story.htm

--- Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
> I always have my starters, alternators, generators
> rebuilt locally and I've
> had excellent long term service on everything from
> Allis Chalmers, Hyster,
> Towmotor, VW, Porsche, GM and even Fiat and MG
> starters/alt/etc.
> I just figure I'm getting a hand made part and I
> prefer that to a mass
> production part from Brazil, Mexico etc.
>
> Stan Wilder
> Engine Ceramics
> 214-352-4931
> www.engineceramics.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom L. Salicos" <TomSalicos@COMCAST.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 9:18 PM
> Subject: Best 4 spd Syncro starter replace solution?
>
>
> I've read that I don't want Bosch rebuilt starters,
> tho' I know not why.
> What is the best replacement for a starter?  Are new
> available?  Thanks,
>
> Tom Salicos
>
> '87 Westy Syncro
> '76 Bug
>
>
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