Date:         Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:27:04 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Starter Gone?
Comments: To: Ry <rylincoln@gmail.com>
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What is the dificulty rating on getting the starter out?  Got the van on
ramps right now. Per Bentley, doesn't seem to bad.  Looks like I do not have
a spare, so gonna get this one out and hunt for another after making the
ground and main battery cable mods.  Thanks again.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'



> On Sat, Oct 23, 2010 at 7:42 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:
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>> Good morning Volks.  Tried to start the van after getting gas on Thurday
>> nite and nothing.  I have a meter monitoring the batteries and I DO get a
>> draw on the main battery when I turn the key, but no sound from the
>> starter.  Not a click or anything.  Gave it a couple of whacks and still
>> nothing.  I did notice the positive battery clamp was a little loose, but
>> still nothing after tightening.  Recently (over the last 6 months) I have
>> noticed a small hesitation when starting (felt like a weak starter)but
>> worked every time.  I belieive I have a spare but wanted to ask the
>> concensus of the group before gettting under there.  Main battery has
>> about
>> 13 at rest and down to 11.75 when I try to crank it.
>> Will have the starter tested after I get it out. Thanks.
>> Michael in San Antonio
>> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
>>
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