Get a 3/8 dia bolt and thread a nut about 1/2" onto it. Put the bushing on
the end and tap it in flush.

Daryl of AA Transaxle
425-788-4070
"On the cutting edge of Old technology"
86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk
90 Doka Tristar w/2.5 Subie

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
John Meeks
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 9:33 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: trouble installing new starter bushing

Vanagon folk,

Got the old starter bushing out with a 7/16" tap but having a rough time
installing the new one.  Already dropped one into the bellhousing. Got a rag
stuffed in the hole for my next attempt.  I've filed a bevel on the leading
edge and using a same sized socket/extension with the bushing taped to
it.Can't get it more than a mm into the hole. hole is clean. I already lost
my backup bushing so this is it.

Any tips or tricks?

John Meeks

'91 Vanagon MV
Northern Michigan
Vanagon Rescue Squad
www.vanagonauts.com