Dennis,

I'm about to swap a turbo into my diesel to replace the 1.6 NA. While
I'm in there I wanted to pull the starter and do just what you
describe. Any details on what I should do, and how far I can expect to
get it apart? White kind of lubricant should I use for the solenoid?
What for the bearings?

Jim

On Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 6:41 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> The 200K alone indicates time for a change or at least a complete
> disassembly, cleaning and inspection. A bad solenoid , worn brushes or a
> dead winding can cause the issues you describe.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Finn Runyon
> Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 5:56 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Starter issues
>
> I recently pulled the starter on my 87 and cleaned all the contacts. �For a
> short time I had no starting issues, but I �once again have an unresponsive
> starter. �I turn the ignition, I hear the fuel pump prime, but no starter.
> I cycle the key sometimes 2-3, but often much more before the starter kicks
> in. �I am unsure if the issue is with the starter solenoid, or the positive
> cable itself. �This bus spent all of its life up until last July in NJ, so I
> do have a fair bit of corrosion everywhere. �The starter isn't cheap so I
> hesitate to simply replace it, but it is original to the bus with 200k on
> the clock.
> Best,
> Finn Runyon
> 87 Westy Pook
> 89 Westy Roo