----- Original Message -----
From: "John Carpenter" <Trvlr2001@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 3:52 PM
Subject: Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips

> In a message dated 12/19/2005 9:08:02 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> Tom@SALICOS.COM writes:
>
> Last  weekend I replaced the starter on my '87 Syncro because of
> occasional
> grinding  sound and no start.  Still have the problem.
>
> I thought I'd  try an ignition switch next.  What is a good brand, source,
> and are there  any special tips for a DIY'er?
>
> Thanks
>
> Tom Salicos
> '87 Syncro  Westy EG-33
>
>
> Tom,
> New bushing as well?
> JC...

Thanks for responding, John.

The starter I took out had 1000 miles on it.  It was a remanufactured
(rebuilt?) Bosch.  I lubed the bushing but did not replace it as it was
pretty new.   Put the same make of starter back in.

The "grinding" sound is like when you hit the starter and it is already
running.  It doesn't do it all the time.  I don't know how you can
mis-install a starter.  And I don't see two starters in a row doing the same
thing.

I'll be inspecting the ring gear tonite.

Tom