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Subject:Re: Replacing the starter on my 87 Westy
From:John Rodgers
Date:Sat, 21 Jan 2017 18:37:59 -0600

Regards this hard start kit or any other electrical add on - an old axiom
from Dennis Haynes that really applies , THE MORE YOU AD ON, THE MORE THAT
CAN GO WRONG. Always keep that in mind when planning upgrades.

We always had a similar axion when flying, -  in a single engine plane, you
have a single chance for engine failure. In a twin engine airplane you have
twice the chance for engine failure, and getting on the ground safely is
not the same. There's a completely different set of perameters between
single engine and twin engine safety. But for Vanagons, if it's a critical
system failure , get off the road and park, til you figure it out. But you
WILL have more to check out if you have modified your van!

John

On Jan 21, 2017 18:07, "Dan N" <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

I have a gear reduction starter few months ago .. it's too young to tell
the difference...

anyway whatever starter you put in I'd recommend this kit...

http://www.t3technique.com/electrical/deluxe-hard-start-relay-kit.html