Me, I'm not looking to have mine rebuilt, it works fine. But because I have an auto trans, I plan to carry a spare in case mine fails. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott Bend, Ore. 1984 Westfalia. A poor but proud people. 1971 "Ladybug"-brand utility trailer ca. 1972 from a defunct company in San Clemente, Calif., now repurposed as The Westrailia. Sent from my kitchen. On 10/06/2011 07:12 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > Have you looked into having a local starter rebuild? I did that with > mine and total cost was $84 Included a new starter solenoid. > > Works great! > > JOhn > > John Rodgers > Clayartist and Moldmaker > 88'GL VW Bus Driver > Chelsea, AL > Http://www.moldhaus.com > > > On 10/6/2011 8:34 AM, craig cowan wrote: >> I've got several offers for starters at good prices. Go on >> thesamba.com and >> check the classifieds. There were like 4 listed, I emailed those >> sellers and >> most of them still had their items for sale and for good prices. >> >> -Craig >> >> >> On Thu, Oct 6, 2011 at 9:26 AM, Rocket J >> Squirrel<camping.elliott@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> Not to divert this thread back to the original topic or anything, but >>> did the OP ever find a starter? I ask because I'm wanting to get a >>> backup starter meself and wonder if there are in fact spares for ATs out >>> there? >>> >>> -- >>> Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott >>> Bend, Ore. >>> 1984 Westfalia. A poor but proud people. >>> 1971 "Ladybug"-brand utility trailer ca. 1972 from a defunct company in >>> San Clemente, Calif., now repurposed as The Westrailia. >>> >> |
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