Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2023 22:30:59 +0000
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Subject: Re: Cold Weather starting
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Hey Eric. That looks like the one I have. Made the change about 10 years ago and have never looked back. Not only that, but the adapter bulked up an area of my bell housing that needed it.
Dave B.the Boston onespeaking to the list through replies
-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Fri, Feb 17, 2023 9:32 am
Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Cold Weather starting
Hi David,
Here is the link I got directly from Karl.
Eric
SR0408X, 1.9 KW starter, TDI: https://www.ebay.com/itm/290368206614 <https://www.ebay.com/itm/290368206614>
SR0425N, 1.4 KW starter, gas: https://www.ebay.com/itm/300537543977 <https://www.ebay.com/itm/300537543977>
Both fit the same, just different power output. These are the aftermarket versions I have used. Bosch also sells new gas starters as SR0425N, no core. Rock Auto and others sell them.
> On Feb 16, 2023, at 9:01 PM, David Boan <dboan@OUTLOOK.COM> wrote:
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> Thanks for all the prompt replies. I took a look at the Westy Ventures website, and if I understand, the adaptor is so I can use a newer '96 - '03 VW starter. The Bosch SR0408X/409X seems to be what is recommended. Is this starter what most people would suggest, again, thinking in terms of subzero weather?
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> It looks like an OEM plug is also needed? Does this all just bolt on?
>
> Dave B
> Boise
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2023 4:28 PM
> To: David Boan <dboan@OUTLOOK.COM>
> Cc: Vanagon List <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Subject: Re: Cold Weather starting
>
> Hi David,
>
> I would recommend Karl’s adaptor that works with either a TDI or gas gear reduction starter. Same advantages as GW or the ones Dennis mentioned now on Amazon but these are easier to get on the road if needing a replacement.
>
> I have one on my 85 and love it. And, am about to put one on my 84.
>
> Eric Caron
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>
>
>
>> On Feb 16, 2023, at 6:21 PM, David Boan <dboan@OUTLOOK.COM> wrote:
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>> Hello Vanagon Types
>>
>> I just returned from a short trip to our local mountains to do some snowshoeing. My van is well setup for driving in snow although not a syncro. The challenge I face is not the snow but getting the van to start in sub-zero temps. The other morning at 8 AM it was -10f, and it is not uncommon to be much colder than that. When my starter battery starts to give up I can jump it from my two 100ah house batteries, but it still cranks slowly and took me more than a half hour to get it started.
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>> I am wondering if I would be better off with a gear reduction starter. I read that GoWesty recommends the high output gear reduction starter for operating in sub-zero temps. So, my question is, does anyone have experience with this starter? For those of you in the cold climates, does this seem like a good investment?
>>
>> Dave B
>> Boise
>> '85 Westy
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