I am replacing the wiring harness between the alternator and starter with
the GW upgrade.  Hoping I can get it done without going though too much
heartache.  I have removed the diff lock actuator and can somewhat see what
is happening but not entirely sure it is possible without completing other
mechanical gymnastics as you suggest.

Bruce

On Saturday, July 18, 2020, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Originally yes. It could have been replaced with something else with a
> 12mm being common. For Syncros dropping the prop shaft and linkage lets you
> drop the front of the trans making starter service a whole bunch easier.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Bruce
> Todd
> Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2020 1:07 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Starter nut
>
> A quick question -The nut on terminal 30 on the starter solenoid requires
> a 13mm wrench?  Having a tough time getting the wrench on it - not a lot of
> room to see super well.  It is times like these when I wish I had a 2 WD.
>
> BT
>
> 86 Westy Syncro
>