Bosch specifically says on our invoicing from their supplying warehouse that
their warranty is VOID if the bushing is not replaced at the same time as
the starter.  I replace mine everytime.  Never had to replace a starter
later to test this, but I know the warehouse and Bosch have become very
strict with their defective and core return policies of late.

Back in the day VW Dealers actually worked on these and earlier models
(actually in 1978) I asked a mechanic friend who worked at Trans Ocean VW in
Pasadena, CA  on whether or not the bushing got replaced at the same time a
starter was replaced.  He emphatically said yes, because of liability and
warranty conditions they had to honor.  Since then, we know what a lot of
how Dealers have become ;-)

You takes yer chances and YMMV
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
jim@airheadparts.com
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On 8/5/08, Jake Beaulieu <jake_beaulieu@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> 87 Syncro passenger van
>
> I am replacing the starter, major PITA in a Syncro.  My new starter from
> Vanagain came with a new bushing and a bright orange note stating that the
> bushing should be replaced before the new starter is installed.  I would
> rather not since it would make the jop an even bigger PITA... Anybody out
> there ever replace their starter without replacing this bushing?
>
> thanks,
> Jake