Date:         Wed, 6 Mar 96 14:03:59 -0500
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Mancuso <dlm202@psu.edu>
Subject:      Re: Intermittent starting problem, part II,

Fred Porter wrote:
>Since I have taken my 87 syncro to the dealer, the weather has warmed and 
>since the problem (no starting with turn of key, no crank either) seems to 
>be linked to cold weather, they have not been able to duplicate the problem. 
>
>
>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?
>
Look, when I had my starter replaced, I got a rebuilt one for 200.00, and 
the labor was approx. 40.00.

A friendly local mechanic did it for this price.
Perhaps the key word here is "rebuilt". 
It workd great, though.

--Dave

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