Thanks Dennis - This is a nice to have project and not essential as it can
likely wait.  I will see if I can get a socket on it and give it a firm but
thoughtful turn.  Not looking to pull the starter this week if I don’t have
to.

BT

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

> Cut back some of the insulation. Long extension with a universal and short
> socket should do it. Note: If the stud should turn and break free in the
> solenoid you will get to replace the starter. At that point consider one of
> the upgrades as for the syncro that moves the battery cable down.
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> Dennis
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> *From:* Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Saturday, July 18, 2020 10:46 AM
> *To:* Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> *Cc:* vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> *Subject:* Re: Starter nut
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> 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.
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> Bruce
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> 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
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>
> -----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
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> 86 Westy Syncro
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