Pete,

A couple of months ago I had a similiar problem.  Here in the wilds of NE
Oregon, Vanagon starters are NOT common.  NAPA was the only local option and
they wanted around $200 for a rebuilt.  I have not had any success with NAPA
VW parts (another story...) so I got on the phone.  The local auto electric
shop (Thompson's Auto Electric, La Grande, OR) ended up rebuilding my starter
for the grand total of $35. Took 'em a couple of hours.

Moral of story:  Use the yellow pages.  Automobile - Electrical.  Save
yourself a buck or hundred.

Jim Arnott
WetWesties
Union, OR