Brad,
some time ago, I made a posting to the list of a step by step procedure I used
as spelled out by the bentley to replace the starter on my 87 syncro.  I
definetly didn't loosen the trans mounts but I did drop the inner cv joint--its
a tight job w/ the gas tank there.

I believe I saw the procedure somewhere on vanagon.com also, but I haven't
checked in a while

later,
fred porter

Brad Anderson wrote:

> I have two questions for the group:
>
> #1
> I need to replace the starter on my '87 Syncro and was wondering if someone
> could provide some of the usual suggestions of how to do it easily the first
> time. Or at least the "don't do this". I have read Bentley and it sounds
> like more of a time consuming job than a complicated one, but then again I
> have never done it. My buddy, the experienced VW mechanic, swears the
> transmission mounts need to be loosened to ease access to the thing. Any
> comment?
>
> #2
> My neighbor inherited a '87 Westy from a family member in Florida and is
> wondering what it is worth. Here are the details: 90K, engine has not been
> rebuilt, platinum grey with grey interior, straight with very minor dings,
> all appliances work great, alloys with good tires, interior and top is in
> good shape too. Located in Seattle.
> I figure between $8-10K, but I don't know the first thing about what is
> valuable about a Westy besides what the classifieds say. My neighbor thanks
> you in advance for your input. When they do sell, I'll probably advertise it
> here for them, so stay tuned.
>
> >       [Brad Anderson]
> >       87 Vanagon Syncro
> >       87 Golf GL
> >       70 911E
> >