Yorktown, site of the decisive battle of the Revolutionary War! Wish I could
join you.

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Dennis Jowell
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2016 3:53 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: : Gowesty starter problems

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
>