Date:         Sat, 9 Feb 2002 16:59:28 -0800
Reply-To:     developtrust <developtrust@HOME.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         developtrust <developtrust@HOME.COM>
Subject:      Starter bolt at top of engine
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Help needed. Still trying to locate the source of an oil leak that seems to
allow a drop of oil on the bottom of my starter every few days. This is on
my 1989 Vanagon GL. It seems to be coming from the top of the tranny where
the starter bolts on.

Today I noticed that the top bolt that holds the starter onto the engine is
missing a nut. Looking toward the front of the vehicle the top right bolt
that seems to hold the starter through the transmission and bolt it to the
engine is missing a nut. The bolt needs a hex or Allen wrench to hold it
while the nut is tightened on.

I'd rather do this myself than have a hired mechanic do it.

I boutht a M10-1.25 nut and tried to get it to thread. It does not go on
easily although it threads the bolt tip holding the left of the tranny on
the engine. easily.

I need to know the size of the allen wrench so I can secure the other bolt
end while I tighten the nut. I also need to know if I bought the correct
size nut.

Anyone who knows please contact me. I don't want to risk stripping the bolt
or nut if it is the wrong size. The bolt will not come out because it is
obstructed by the starter otherwise I'd take it out to see if the nut is the
proper one.

William Polowniak
1989 Vanagon GL
1988 Mercedes 300 SE