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Subject:Re: 80 Vanagon not starting after extended driving
From:marcus
Date:Wed, 12 Aug 1998 13:56:52 -0700

And if you do decide to replace starter. First step is to remove the
negative strap on the battery.Unless you like white hair and groomed
like Kramer.:>)   Marcus

> You can take it apart, (starter/solonoid), clean it and lube it, and it may
> work for a couple more years, but for me, the removal of the starter is just
> cause for its replacement. The thing is 18 years old, don't be a cheapskate;
> get a new one for the next 18 years.
>
> happy motoring,
>
> gmbulley
> cary, nc