Same story here at Frank Condelli & Associates.  I learned a long time ago also that ONLY the Bosch rebuilds are any good and reliable.  They come with a very good warranty also, but don�t recall ever having anyone use it !  You�re driving a camper and going all over hell�s half acre with it, so why put yourself in a predicament before you get started !

On Jul 1, 2014, at 12:00 AM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:

> Tony, I learned this lesson a long time ago.  Bought a starter from Advance
> auto.  Installed it.  Worked three times.  Took it back.  Got a free
> replacement.  Installed it.  DOA.  I realized real quick that I was going
> to have to do many trips back and forth to Advance and also become an
> expert in starter R&R.  Bought a rebuilt Bosch unit (Bosch factory rebuild
> in Bosch box).  Problem solved.  More money but much better quality.
> 
> We sell them if you need one.

Cheers,    

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 VW Westy, '00 Kawasaki 250 Sherpa, "98 Ducati 750 Monster & Lionel Trains (Collection for sale)
Frank Condelli & Associates - Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
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