Date:         Tue, 26 May 1998 20:54:50 -0700
Reply-To:     Old Volks Home <jim@OLDVOLKSHOME.COM>
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From:         Old Volks Home <jim@OLDVOLKSHOME.COM>
Subject:      Re: <syncro> starter differences
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At 02:05 PM 5/25/98 -0300, Tim Smith wrote:
>Hi,
>
>Syncro starter is same BUT the solenoid is different!!  Enough that a 2WD
>one WILL NOT FIT!  Problem is that Syncro has very heavy cabling to starter
>and the 'terminal' that goes onto the starter is about 1/2" thick, not a
>cheapo crimp on type eye-lug like the 2WD.  The main post on the solenoid
>need to be about 1/2" longer than normal, and although extensions are
>avaialble to bolt on, they are for repair of sheared posts, and are actually
>no longer once on. So don't buy the line that they are the same as 2WD.
****************************
That's why Bosch has superseded the SR19x (2wd) to SR401x (Syncro) this
year in their applications (so did VW) because people on the aftermarket
kept trying to use one for the other - it's a no go like Tim says.
SR401X's are the only ones I sell.

If a FLAPS wants to sell you a Bosch SR19X, tell them no way, you want the
Bosch SR401X.  The 401 is a couple of bucks higher than the 19, but has the
correct solenoid. ($167.94 exch for SR401X)

BTW - Bosch lists NO replacement solenoids for any Vanagon past 1981 except
for Diesels.  You have to buy the whole thing.  Bummer.


Jim Thompson
84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon
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