I had a loose wire on my starter. works like a charm.. also clean connections

-----Original Message-----
From: John Lauterbach <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Sent: Oct 21, 2005 1:41 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Starter Problem

James,

It is unlikely your starter is bad in my opinion.  Problem may be poor
connection and old age of wiring in your van.  Is use a Bosch WR-1 relay
that gives more power to starter solenoid in my '84.  Check with someone
with a later model to see if they will work for your year.  BusDepot has the
WR-1.

John
----- Original Message -----
From: "James V" <tornadored@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 1:12 PM
Subject: Starter Problem

> Recently I was experiencing progressively more sluggish starting on my 88
> until finally the starter wouldn't budge without a tap from a hammer.
> After
> checking the battery (good), cleaning the contacts (and tranny ground), I
> ended up replacing the starter and bushing w/ a new rebuilt ("PPR") I
> ordered through my mechanic.
>
> It fired right up the first couple times, and turned strong.  Great.  But,
> later that day, I was getting nothing.  Tapping it with a hammer
> eventually
> gets it going.
>
> This happens both when cold and hot.  I tried "jumping" the starter by
> shorting the contact and I still get nothing except for the fuel pump.
>
> Is my "new" starter bad?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> James V
>