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Date:         Tue, 5 Mar 1996 16:33:38 -0600 (MDT)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Jack Reed <jackr@fortnet.org>
Subject:      Re: Intermittent starting problem, part II, 

On Tue, 5 Mar 1996 Porter_Fred%PAX9@mr.nawcad.navy.mil wrote:


> I called the dealer with the list suggestion for replacing the solenoid and 
> he came back with an estimate for $372.  He also doesn't believe in just 
> replacing the solenoid, so he gave me an estimate to replace the starter: 
>  $542 which includes 12mo/12,000mi warranty.
> 
> Is nothing reasonably priced or simple?
> 
> Has anyone from the list had this service done or bought the parts and 
> replace it themselves?
> If so is the above sane?


Nope.  Cost me right around $100 for a new, not rebuilt, starter from 
Checker/Kragen w/a lifetime warranty.  I had to put it in myself but I'll 
work for $442/hr. anytime.


Jack
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