Date:         Tue, 4 Jun 2002 18:52:05 -0700
Reply-To:     "Thomas D. Hanlon" <hanran@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Thomas D. Hanlon" <hanran@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Installed new clutch, "used-in-good-condition,
              recently-rebuilt transmission, and, now, "no start."
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Listees,

The subject describes most of the problem.

I installed this week a new LUK clutch kit in my '84 Westfalia.  The
project included surfacing of the flywheel, the fittings of new throwout
bearing, new throwout bearing guide, new pilot bearing, felt seal,
spacer, and new CV joint boots and the grease involved.. The
"recently-rebuilt" (according to the PO)  091/1 transmission came from
an '84 GL donor which I've acquired.

The Westy was running "close" to perfectly before the clutch
installation and the transmission exchange. I have made certain that the
transmission-to-chassis ground connection is shiny, intact and seated..
The connections to the starter are as they were in the installation of
the previously perfectly operating starter which I transferred from the
Westy. (THe sarter int he donor van is in need of rebuilding. Before
dismantling any components, I tagged all the wires and connections. The
battery is charged. to capacity.  The ignition switch is operating as it
has, previously. Yet, the starter just barely "lugs," and gives the
impression that the it is not getting enough "juice" to turn the
flywheel .... and the engine does not "fire."

Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to solve this "no start"
problem?

Thanks,

Tom Hanlon
Palm Springs, CA
84 Westfalia