Thank you
J
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On Nov 4, 2010, at 10:00 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Thanks for all the advice.  Picking a a Bosch Reman from the local Buggy
> place later and gettting under the van now to get the old one out.  Ramps
> and jack stands are your friends. :-)
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
> 
> 
> 
> On Sat, Oct 23, 2010 at 7:42 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:
> 
>> Good morning Volks.  Tried to start the van after getting gas on Thurday
>> nite and nothing.  I have a meter monitoring the batteries and I DO get a
>> draw on the main battery when I turn the key, but no sound from the
>> starter.  Not a click or anything.  Gave it a couple of whacks and still
>> nothing.  I did notice the positive battery clamp was a little loose, but
>> still nothing after tightening.  Recently (over the last 6 months) I have
>> noticed a small hesitation when starting (felt like a weak starter)but
>> worked every time.  I belieive I have a spare but wanted to ask the
>> concensus of the group before gettting under there.  Main battery has about
>> 13 at rest and down to 11.75 when I try to crank it.
>> Will have the starter tested after I get it out. Thanks.
>> Michael in San Antonio
>> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
>> 
>>