Don't you need to drop the gas tank to replace the wire? Think I ran into that headache. 

Jeff

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> On Dec 9, 2015, at 10:52 AM, Rob <vwrobb@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Really, why would anyone want to replace a  25+ year old ten foot
> wire run to energize the starter solenoid with a relay?
> Just because it's cheap, it makes sense & it works was good enough in my book.
> 
> Rob
> vwrobb@gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
> At  12/8/2015 04:50 PM, Jeff Schwaia wrote:
>> I find this thread interesting.  I've worked on 100's of Vanagons
>> over the years and have never needed, or even contemplated
>> installing a starter relay.
>> 
>> - Got good grounds?
>> - Got a good ignition switch?
>> - Got a good starter with a good starter bushing?
>> 
>> Then you don't need no stinkin start relay...
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> 
>> Jeff