Hi Ron, I wrote a little bit about taking out the starter on my website at http://volksweb.relitech.com/clutch.htm One of these days I'll find the time to detail re-installing it as well! TomC > -----Original Message----- > From: Ron Katz [SMTP:Zephyr2546@AOL.COM] > Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:08 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Need Starter Help > > Hi Listees! I need some mechanical help. My 89 Westy won't start, and > using > the Bentley for value readings and a multimeter, it looks like it boils > down > to my starter/solenoid. The Bentley describes removing the starter from a > Syncro, but doesn't show removal from a regular 2.1 digifant engine. > Anybody > had any experience with this? Should I leave this job to the pros, or can > I > tackle it with some limited shadetree experience? My main concern is the > limited wiggle space under the van in my driveway. I could put it up on > stands, but would this give me enough room, and access to handle the job? > Any answers are greatly appreciated.... thanks.. > > zephyrman, owner of White Cloud (89 VW Westy), and proud caretaker of > Mikey, > The Genuine, Original Ozark Mountain Wonder Dog and Griz Chaser, currently > residing halfway between Bucksnort and Toadsuck. |
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