Greg
I have a nice torque plate in stock if you need one

Bob Donalds
Boston Engine
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Potts" <Greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 6:45 PM
Subject: Starter spins, engine doesn't

> Hi Volks,
>
> I recently bought a 1988 Vanagon GL automatic which the PO told me had
> a seized engine. It's parked at my Dad's place... this morning he was
> having a look at it and decided to try turning the key. The starter
> engages and turns the flywheel, but the engine does not turn over.
>
> Is this potentially a simple problem with the flex plate, starter, TC
> or flywheel; or is it more likely that the PO is correct and the engine
> is toast?  I might be able to spare some time to look at it over easter
> weekend and was wondering what I should tackle first.
>
>
> Happy trails,
>
> Greg Potts
> Toronto, Ontario, Canada
>
> 1973/74/79 Westfakia Conversion **Bob the Tomato**  LY3H
> 1977 Sunroof Automatic L63H/L90D
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