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Date:         Thu, 17 Jan 2002 12:03:11 EST
Reply-To:     Willolyn99@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bill Marshall <Willolyn99@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Sticking Starter
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Hey, folks,
       I got a problem.  My starter (more correctly, the solenoid) sticks
when the van is hot, like after a long drive.  I have perfected the routine
of grabbing a board and running around to the wheel well and poking the
starter, which works, but I am looking for a more permanent solution.  I have
already cleaned contacts, checked voltage, etc., and it isn't electrical --
my guess is that something is getting hot and expanding and wedging it self.
One quick tap with a piece of pine usually dislodges it.  Any opinions or war
stories are welcome.  Thanks.


Bill Marshall
85 GL Tiico w/'chinese fire drill' starter
Phoenix AZ
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