Date:         Thu, 6 May 1999 07:45:49 -0400
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Starter trouble?
Comments: To: Nathaniel Merrill <nmerrill@PARAMETRIX.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <s7300e27.072@parametrix.com>
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I see you have a Syncro. Be sure to get the right starter. The case
length is 2 1/2". The rebuilders are supplying 2 3/4" length. This
simply will not fit, unless you break up the axle lock solinoid. Many
(butch) mechanics just force it. I have a Syncro Trans. in my basement
and it still will not clear the the solinoid. 

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
   

On Wed, 5 May 1999, Nathaniel Merrill wrote:

> Last weekend after a few hour cruise down to Portland Or, We stopped at a store.  When we came out, I turned the key and nothing happened.  Battery power was ok etc. etc. After a minute or two I decided to use a bit of gentle persuasion on the starter.   After a few raps with my ½ inch socket drive handle the little trouble maker got back to work with out a blink  ( the van tuned over no problemmo).   So now I am wondering if this starter has had a taste of freedom and will sooner, rather than later,  decide to jump ship all together?   Or is it that solenoid more rightly to blame for this aberrant behavior and is also ready to go?   Should I be looking now for a new recruit or will I have a few more warnings before I really need to worry?
> Nat 
> Seattle
> 91 Syncro Westy
>