this is closer to how things work out in the real world.
those bushings are not a weak area.
I wouldn't worry about yours.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richards, Andrew" <Andrew.Richards@NIKE.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 9:27 AM
Subject: Re: replace starter and bushing at some time?

I've done it.  I knew it wasn't the best idea, but I was able to get
some light down into the bushing hole and could see the bushing was
still nice and round.  Since I didn't have a tap or any other way to
remove the old bushing, I crossed my fingers and put in the new starter
sans new bushing.  That was four years ago.  I checked with my mechanic
about it and he said it should be fine.  Should.

Andrew

'87 GL 2WD

----- Original Message -----

From: "Jake Beaulieu" <jake_beaulieu@YAHOO.COM>

To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>

Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 8:48 PM

Subject: [VANAGON] replace starter and bushing at some time?

> 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

>