Interestingly enough, I believe I've replaced every part on my 85 Westfalia other than the starter and alternator. They are original. 

Jeff

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> On Oct 9, 2015, at 9:36 PM, Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET> wrote:
> 
> The rules are simple - you can't return the starter for a refund if it's
> been installed.
> 
> Having been a reseller for years I can tell you that from their point of
> view you are trying to steal $125 from them!
> 
> I suggest you keep it as a spare.
> 
> Thanks, Tom Hargrave
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of
> Linda Merrill
> Sent: Friday, October 9, 2015 8:49 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 10/09/2015 How to clean up and return that new, never-needed,
> starter for a full refund?
> 
> 10/09/2015 How to clean up and return that new, never-needed, starter for a
> full refund?
> 
> Hi, y'all!
> 
> Thank you for your earlier help and support.
> 
> NOW, I need to return the new starter that was installed, used for about
> twenty miles, and replaced with my new/old (< 200 miles on it) Bosch
> starter.
> 
> There is a 1 1/2 " oil smear on the white paper label, and general grime on
> the metal portions . . .
> 
> How Would YOU clean it back to apparent
> "newness" and return it for the $125 refund?
> 
> (At time of purchase, last week, the clerk said I would not be able to
> return the starter IF it had been installed . . . )
> 
> 
> Help, please; I want to return this albatross and get my $125 back!
> 
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Linda
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