No kidding. This is why the Vanagon "wiring bypass tool" was created. By
using it you may possibly avoid endless and fruitless parts swapping
when you have a Vanagon that cranks fine but won't start.

The starter motor main power stud is a critical power wiring junction
point. Any time the starter is messed with by someone there is a chance
that this critical power junction is damaged or left loose. This can let
the starter crank great but prevent the engine from starting. Then
instead of looking where they just worked to see what they may have done
wrong they go off and chase wild geese.

Mark

Project Pat wrote:
> .....  And with all due respect, I
> think some parts may have been changed prematurely......