VANAGON archives -- January 2002, week 3 (#309)

Date:         Thu, 17 Jan 2002 22:03:00 -0500
Reply-To:     Randy Charrette <rcharrette@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Randy Charrette <rcharrette@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Sticking Starter
Comments: To: Willolyn99@AOL.COM
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<P>I actually had the same problem several months ago. Happened across a posting on bypassing the starter solanoid with a Ford solanoid which you just bolt to the wall in the engine compartment. Do a search under "solanoid. If you don't find it e-mail me and I will write up directions. It's real easy! I did it mainly cause I have a Syncro and wanted nothing to do with removeing the starter. Good luck!</P>
<P>Randy Charrette</P>
<P>87 Syncro weekender<BR><BR></P></DIV>
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<DIV></DIV>&gt;From: Bill Marshall <WILLOLYN99@AOL.COM>
<DIV></DIV>&gt;Reply-To: Willolyn99@AOL.COM
<DIV></DIV>&gt;To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
<DIV></DIV>&gt;Subject: Sticking Starter
<DIV></DIV>&gt;Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 12:03:11 EST
<DIV></DIV>&gt;
<DIV></DIV>&gt;Hey, folks,
<DIV></DIV>&gt; I got a problem. My starter (more correctly, the solenoid) sticks
<DIV></DIV>&gt;when the van is hot, like after a long drive. I have perfected the routine
<DIV></DIV>&gt;of grabbing a board and running around to the wheel well and poking the
<DIV></DIV>&gt;starter, which works, but I am looking for a more permanent solution. I have
<DIV></DIV>&gt;already cleaned contacts, checked voltage, etc., and it isn't electrical --
<DIV></DIV>&gt;my guess is that something is getting hot and expanding and wedging it self.
<DIV></DIV>&gt;One quick tap with a piece of pine usually dislodges it. Any opinions or war
<DIV></DIV>&gt;stories are welcome. Thanks.
<DIV></DIV>&gt;
<DIV></DIV>&gt;Bill Marshall
<DIV></DIV>&gt;85 GL Tiico w/'chinese fire drill' starter
<DIV></DIV>&gt;Phoenix AZ
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