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Date:         Tue, 12 Aug 2003 00:08:46 -0500
Reply-To:     Jeff Palmer <icecoldvw@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jeff Palmer <icecoldvw@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Starter doesn't work on long trips
Comments: To: pokey@VANAGON.ORG
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I too installed the WR-1 relay. Since then I've never been stranded and the relay does help, but the motor does turn over slower when hot. Should the VR-1 return it to 'like new' performance (for lack of a better term!) or is there a problem with the relay installation? Do relays fail over time?

Jeff 85 Westfalia GL

>From: 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@VANAGON.ORG> >Reply-To: 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@VANAGON.ORG> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Starter doesn't work on long trips >Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 21:52:11 -0400 > >I had a hot start problem at one time too in my air cooled >van. I installed a WR-1 relay from Bus Dpot and it never re- >occured. > >Thanks, >Chris >

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