Date:         Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:02:41 -0400
Reply-To:     "Carrington, Tom" <TCarrington@RELITECH.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Carrington, Tom" <TCarrington@RELITECH.COM>
Subject:      Re: Need Starter Help
Comments: To: "Zephyr2546@AOL.COM" <Zephyr2546@AOL.COM>
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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.