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Date:         Thu, 25 Mar 1999 15:41:56 -0800
Reply-To:     "Tom L. Neal" <jneal@NETCOM.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Tom L. Neal" <jneal@NETCOM.COM>
Subject:      Re: Starter Bushing Removal
Comments: To: Jim & Melody <JiMelody@ZIANET.COM>
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While my van was loaned out for a short period it suddenly only would start while cold. It was taken to a tune up place instead of the designated German Auto place where they replaced the $250 starter and the problem reappeared shortly thereafter. Next to the German Auto place who replaced the bushing and problem went away. So I would strongly encourage replacing the bushing as it might cause starting problems if it isn't already. Tom (another weird Vanagon story) Neal

On Thu, 25 Mar 1999, Jim & Melody wrote:

> Hi. I received my rebuilt Bosch starter from Ron yesterday and it has a > nice little bushing attached with a sign which says it should be used to > replace the old bushing (tip of starter shaft inserts into it) for proper > starter performance. What is the general thought on the list regarding > this. I don't have any special tools (Bentley shows VW 228b) to remove the > old bushing and considering its location, don't imagine it to be a fun job > with the tranny still in place. Your thoughts/comments please as to the > value of replacing this bushing. > > Thanks. > > Jim > 91 Syncro Adventurewagon >


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