Replacing only the solenoid in the long run is false economy. The whole set
up is suspect. A new OEM solenoid will often cast 1/2 the price or more of a
good rebuilt assembly with a warranty.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Don Spence
Sent: Monday, July 04, 2011 11:57 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Starter solenoid: R&R?

Trying to get my 83.5 wbx back on the road after sitting for the past year
plus.  Fresh battery  but when turning key to start I get nothing. I did
remove and replace the low amp wore to the solenoid a few times, cleaned the
grounds etc. After tapping the solenoid with a large wrench it did work
briefly but has now "gone back into retirement".

What is the best/easiest way to remove it? Can it be disassembled and
cleaned or must I replace it?

Thanks in advance
Cheers
  Don