Date:         Wed, 25 Aug 2004 19:18:46 -0700
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
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From:         Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
Subject:      Drowned starter update
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Tonight I installed my Bosch rebuilt starter in my '88 Westy 2.1L WBX, which
I am now quite good at, having done so 4-5 times in the past 2 weeks... :-)

I finally gave up on the old one after the solenoid would not reliably send
current to the starter. I found that Cdn Tire had a Bosch reman with a 5 yr
warranty for $133 CDN, so opted for this over offers of used ones or a new
solenoid, since we're hoping to head off again this weekend.

Anyway, my question re: water drainage issues on the old one was answered
when I saw that the new unit has a nice rubber drain tube on the end cap of
the starter... So I suppose I am not the only one to have filled the thing with
water! :-)

For those of you who may cross creeks on occasion, you may want to check
if your starter has a drain, and if not, think about adding one. Thanks to all
who offered advice and used starters, etc.

--
Shawn Wright
http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright
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