Date:         Wed, 18 Jan 2006 15:14:33 -0800
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From:         Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: what to do with starter motor bushing?
Comments: To: Wesley Pegden <wes@cs.uchicago.edu>
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Although easier to remove with the engine out, with some effort, it can be
done with the engine in, as it is somewhat captive in the bell housing.
It's just a b*tch to get to, requiring one to access it through the starter
opening.  There is even a tool made for the operation, but difficult at best
to find (heck, I can't even find mine in the toolbox, must be in my
rollaway, which is in DEEP storage).  Best way is to use a tapered 12mm tap
with an extension handle attached to rotate (clockwise), digging into the
bushing.  Once you have a fairly decent "bite" into the soft bushing (and
with some effort), it can be extracted.  One can then use an appropriate
socket to tap the new bushing in.  Be sure to apply an amount of grease to
the interior of the bushing and on the starter shaft for proper rotation
lubrication.

A PITA to do with a Bug or Type 3, but a bit (not much) easier with a Bus or
Vanagon a bit further up in the air.
--
Jim Thompson
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On 1/18/06, Wesley Pegden <wes@cs.uchicago.edu> wrote:
>
> Hey guys,
> I just got my Bosch rebuilt starter from vanagain in the mail.   In
> includes a little baggie with a washer, the nut for the top of the
> wiring stud, and a bushing.  It comes with a bright orange colored piece
> of paper that says I need to install this in the motor housing before I
> put in the starter.  I removed my starter yesterday, but didn't take out
> a bushing.  How will I remove the bushing?  With my fingers?
>
> Thanks for any suggestions...
> Wes
>