Finally an UPDATE on my Gowesty starter. The starter was bad and confirmed by Gowesty. I did purchase a new one for the $323 including shipping. Then sent the old starter to Gowesty with an RI # authorization. They promptly credited my account/credit card for the $323. Great customer service from them. Westy is now starting perfect. In a few weeks  we will be heading down to Virginia for a learning historical trip to Yorktown. Hopefully a few camp sites will still be open. Thanks again for all the help.
Dennis J.

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> From: Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@gmail.com>
> Date: September 5, 2016 at 6:24:35 AM EDT
> To: "Vanagon VW Gerry.Vanagon.com" <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Subject: Gowesty starter problems
> 
> I've  had my Gowesty starter for two years plus for 22,000 miles starter does not work now. Is this typical of this type a starter? For a while I noticed that the brushes get stuck then I'll tap the starter and it would turn over, now that wont work anymore. 12.5 volts a starter. Connections are clean + light application of dielectric grease. Is there a better starter out there? Gowesty wants $299 for a new one. I have no idea as far as a warranty. Will call them tomorrow.
> My Westy is running great except now for the starter.
> 
> Dennis Jowell
> Scotch Hollow Farm
> Newbury, Vermont 
>