Well, I got the starter installed today, and WOW this thing really spins.

The wiring was simple; I took the two leads and made a Y adapter with two
spade connecters, and plugged the small leads into the starter.

As for the heavy gage wires, to the Alternator and to the Battery, I cut the
thick end one, and crimped on a thinner end, so both could fit on the
shorter bolt on the starter.

Took about 15 minutes in all, and I am pleased with the performance.   If
you starter goes, replace it with new, vs. a 20 year old re-man.

Here is a link to the unit.
http://goodvibesracing.com/Product-Scans/IMI-101.JPG

Jack

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jack R.
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 6:23 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Starter Wires 91 Automatic

By the way... I just found out that it is a Gear Reduction IMI-101
This was sent as a warranty replacement (For the 91 Westy our friends just
purchased this winter), and I wasn't aware of the difference in starters
until I did a little research on-line today.

So... what needs to be done to modify the wiring to accommodate this
starter?

Thanks!!!

Jack

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jack R.
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 5:37 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Starter Wires 91 Automatic

I am in the middle of replacing a Starter on a 91 Vanagon - Automatic -
Westy.

The starter I removed has two clip on spade wires, one thick red, one thin
yellow.

The replacement starter only has one spade terminal, what do I do with the
other wire?

Also, strange thing, when I removed the wires and let them dangle down, red
oil - maybe PS or Trans fluid, dripped out of the protective sleeve the
wires are in.

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Jack

N. of Detroit.