It significantly reduces the current flow though the ignition switch to the
solenoid.  It's a good idea given how flimsy the Vanagon ignition switch is.

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Stacy Schneider [mailto:vwcrewman@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 1:51 PM
To: Stuart MacMillan
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Subagon starter

I have Tdi starter in my 2.2 Syncro. Just make sure your engine is well
tuned , that things spins like NOW . No cranking needed .
     I have also installed a relay kit from Jay Brown , I am unsure of what
really does it but it does it very well.

                            Stacy

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 10, 2014, at 1:35 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
wrote:
>
> You really need a gear reduction starter for the Subaru engine.  GW
> sells one, and you can also use the VW TDI starter with an adapter from
Karl
> Mullendore: http://westyventures.com/parts.html (scroll down).   Either
way
> they will be delayed if you want a lasting fix.  Otherwise find a used
> stock starter and hope for the best.
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of Geneva Saint-Amour
> Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 12:17 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Subagon starter
>
> Helping stranded folks. Need starter for 1984 Vanagon on a Kennedy
> conversion. Not-so-Friendly-LAPS says three to five days!  Anyone have
> one closer to AZ???
>
> Sent from my electronic leash!
> Geneva Saint-Amour =