Date:         Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:38:37 -0600
Reply-To:     Andrew Forward <andrew.forward@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Andrew Forward <andrew.forward@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Stranded... Still... One problem to another
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Hey Vanagon guru's.

I have been slowly working through issues with my Van. Thanks to Zoran
who helped me out with an ECU. I had an old non bosch ta ecu that was
causing all sorts of grief. I replaced that, then came fuel pump
issues that after hours of troubleshooting was resolved. Now I come to
what was a poor starter motor to a dead starter motor. The starter is
the bosch sr 19x and is only a few years old. Waiting to install a
newer harness from Zoran to try and eliminate wiring harness issues

Anyone know how to get it started when its completely seized? Hammer?

My track record is one tow truck worthy issue for every trip we take
outside of the city. Any Calgarian list members who can recommend an
affordable vanagon mechanic? Tony's seems good but too busy and
expensive to do a good PM overhaul.

1984 vanagon with rebuilt 1.9 litre.

Thanks in advance.
Will pay it forward

On 8/18/11, Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Aug 18, 2011, at 3:29 AM, Frank Condelli wrote:
>
>> The difference in times is easily explained by the two types of water fill
>> inlets, the old style with the metal key and white plug and the newer
>> style and only style available for sale now, with the plastic key and a
>> flip down door.  Yes, for sure the newer style is a PITA to fill,
>
> I've got an '87 so the "newer" style with the anti-flow-back valve on it. I
> took the unit off and knocked out that device and so can put a Go
> Westy-provided plastic nozzle/hose down
> "the throat" of the filler now. I put a  cork in it that has a screw in the
> middle so I can pull it out. The cork works to keep the water from sloshing
> out while driving, which it will do WITHOUT the
> cork (ask me how I know).
>
> Fills in a few minutes. I don't mind opening the cabinet and removing the
> screw-on lid inside to fill. Just not that big a deal AFAIC.
>
> Bob

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