=== HELP! Startermotor required ASAP ===

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Hey guys. 

I went up to Kakadu Top End, done a couple of river crossings etc. All good for 5500km. Now my starter motor died. I got one from a member a couple of months ago. Starter motor worked very well.


The hammer knocking doesn't work anymore. I pulled it apart and i might fix it with a new solenoid. But i am getting visitors from germany (parents) and the car has to run for some Alice springs adventures.


So i have 4 weeks time to source a starter. Brickwerks, just campers, they are all backordered, out of stock.


Has somebody a Syncro MV starter motor ? Could be used, in good order though, or just a solenoid?. 


Any good sources within Australia for the solenoid and starter motors???


I also need some good second hand frontside window rubbers inside and outside. 


Thanks for the help


Seb


Email to sebastian.krasemann(at)gmail(dot)com 


would be great, my yahoo acc somehow plays up.

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I've had a 2 litre air cooled starter in my syncro for quite a few years. Works ok. Much easier to get and cheaper

Doone

On Aug 21, 2014 6:05 PM, "sebastian.krasemann@yahoo.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

Hey guys. 

I went up to Kakadu Top End, done a couple of river crossings etc. All good for 5500km. Now my starter motor died. I got one from a member a couple of months ago. Starter motor worked very well.


The hammer knocking doesn't work anymore. I pulled it apart and i might fix it with a new solenoid. But i am getting visitors from germany (parents) and the car has to run for some Alice springs adventures.


So i have 4 weeks time to source a starter. Brickwerks, just campers, they are all backordered, out of stock.


Has somebody a Syncro MV starter motor ? Could be used, in good order though, or just a solenoid?. 


Any good sources within Australia for the solenoid and starter motors???


I also need some good second hand frontside window rubbers inside and outside. 


Thanks for the help


Seb


Email to sebastian.krasemann(at)gmail(dot)com 


would be great, my yahoo acc somehow plays up.

3
Hi Seb,
I have installed a gear reduction starter motor from Go-Westy it is fantastic I would really recommend it.

I have 2 poor performing starter motors here at home I will check out their solenoids tomorrow and let you know if they seem ok.

Cheers

Peter


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Can anyone tell us how different the T3 Syncro starter motor is to the T3 2WD ?

Peter



--Original Message Text---
From: sebastian.krasemann@yahoo.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Date: 21 Aug 2014 01:05:51 -0700





Hey guys.



I went up to Kakadu Top End, done a couple of river crossings etc. All good for 5500km. Now my starter motor died. I got one from a member a couple of months ago. Starter motor worked very well.




The hammer knocking doesn't work anymore. I pulled it apart and i might fix it with a new solenoid. But i am getting visitors from germany (parents) and the car has to run for some Alice springs adventures.




So i have 4 weeks time to source a starter. Brickwerks, just campers, they are all backordered, out of stock.




Has somebody a Syncro MV starter motor ? Could be used, in good order though, or just a solenoid?.




Any good sources within Australia for the solenoid and starter motors???




I also need some good second hand frontside window rubbers inside and outside.




Thanks for the help




Seb




Email to sebastian.krasemann(at)gmail(dot)com




would be great, my yahoo acc somehow plays up.




5
Hi Peter,
Please see the attached ETKA parts catalogue extracts covering electrical components.
File 13400.pdf concerns a 1990 T3 2WD.
File 11a.pdf concerns a 1990 T3 syncro.

The starter motor schematic for both files look the same.
Common to both part lists is starter motor # 025 911 023 AX.

As another guide, Van Cafe lists the same Bosch starter as suitable for both 2WD and Syncro models ...

So one might conclude the same starter is common to both models with an MV motor and manual transmission.

Cheers.
Ken


To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:49:57 +1000
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] === HELP! Startermotor required ASAP ===

 
Can anyone tell us how different the T3 Syncro starter motor is to the T3 2WD ?

Peter



--Original Message Text---
From: sebastian.krasemann@yahoo.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Date: 21 Aug 2014 01:05:51 -0700





Hey guys.



I went up to Kakadu Top End, done a couple of river crossings etc. All good for 5500km. Now my starter motor died. I got one from a member a couple of months ago. Starter motor worked very well.




The hammer knocking doesn't work anymore. I pulled it apart and i might fix it with a new solenoid. But i am getting visitors from germany (parents) and the car has to run for some Alice springs adventures.




So i have 4 weeks time to source a starter. Brickwerks, just campers, they are all backordered, out of stock.




Has somebody a Syncro MV starter motor ? Could be used, in good order though, or just a solenoid?.




Any good sources within Australia for the solenoid and starter motors???




I also need some good second hand frontside window rubbers inside and outside.




Thanks for the help




Seb




Email to sebastian.krasemann(at)gmail(dot)com




would be great, my yahoo acc somehow plays up.





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Sebastian
The latest issue of the VW Mag has an ad on the back cover by Mick Motors with a T3 starter advertised.

They are in Brisbane Ph 07 32668133 mick@mickmotors.com.au

Bruce CQ


On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 6:05 PM, sebastian.krasemann@yahoo.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Hey guys.

I went up to Kakadu Top End, done a couple of river crossings etc. All good for 5500km. Now my starter motor died. I got one from a member a couple of months ago. Starter motor worked very well.


The hammer knocking doesn't work anymore. I pulled it apart and i might fix it with a new solenoid. But i am getting visitors from germany (parents) and the car has to run for some Alice springs adventures.


So i have 4 weeks time to source a starter. Brickwerks, just campers, they are all backordered, out of stock.


Has somebody a Syncro MV starter motor ? Could be used, in good order though, or just a solenoid?.


Any good sources within Australia for the solenoid and starter motors???


I also need some good second hand frontside window rubbers inside and outside.


Thanks for the help


Seb


Email to sebastian.krasemann(at)gmail(dot)com


would be great, my yahoo acc somehow plays up.


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I've got a spare one Seb, let me know.Mark
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Thanks Ken,
You have confirmed what I thought.
I could not imagine VW using a different starter motor on the same engine just because of the drive differences.
Peter


--Original Message Text---
From: Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 23:18:37 +1000



Hi Peter,Please see the attached ETKA parts catalogue extracts covering electrical components.
File 13400.pdf concerns a 1990 T3 2WD.
File 11a.pdf concerns a 1990 T3 syncro.


The starter motor schematic for both files look the same.
Common to both part lists is starter motor # 025 911 023 AX.


As another guide, Van Cafe lists the same Bosch starter as suitable for both 2WD and Syncro models ...
Goto: http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van_1223689737929/page_213_1160/starter-bosch-manual-trans.-1-hp-see-descrip.html


So one might conclude the same starter is common to both models with an MV motor and manual transmission.


Cheers.
Ken


To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:49:57 +1000
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] === HELP! Startermotor required ASAP ===

Can anyone tell us how different the T3 Syncro starter motor is to the T3 2WD ?

Peter



--Original Message Text---
From: sebastian.krasemann@yahoo.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Date: 21 Aug 2014 01:05:51 -0700





Hey guys.



I went up to Kakadu Top End, done a couple of river crossings etc. All good for 5500km. Now my starter motor died. I got one from a member a couple of months ago. Starter motor worked very well.




The hammer knocking doesn't work anymore. I pulled it apart and i might fix it with a new solenoid. But i am getting visitors from germany (parents) and the car has to run for some Alice springs adventures.




So i have 4 weeks time to source a starter. Brickwerks, just campers, they are all backordered, out of stock.




Has somebody a Syncro MV starter motor ? Could be used, in good order though, or just a solenoid?.




Any good sources within Australia for the solenoid and starter motors???




I also need some good second hand frontside window rubbers inside and outside.




Thanks for the help




Seb




Email to sebastian.krasemann(at)gmail(dot)com




would be great, my yahoo acc somehow plays up.















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try this as a get out of jail card, done this in land rovers and Volvo's
pull the starter apart, pull the plunger out of the solenoid and grease it, they fail as the rust up.
ive rebuilt starters and alternators in many remote places.
my thoughts always was "Im stuck anyhow, so what have I got to loose?"


On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 6:05 PM, sebastian.krasemann@yahoo.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Hey guys.

I went up to Kakadu Top End, done a couple of river crossings etc. All good for 5500km. Now my starter motor died. I got one from a member a couple of months ago. Starter motor worked very well.


The hammer knocking doesn't work anymore. I pulled it apart and i might fix it with a new solenoid. But i am getting visitors from germany (parents) and the car has to run for some Alice springs adventures.


So i have 4 weeks time to source a starter. Brickwerks, just campers, they are all backordered, out of stock.


Has somebody a Syncro MV starter motor ? Could be used, in good order though, or just a solenoid?.


Any good sources within Australia for the solenoid and starter motors???


I also need some good second hand frontside window rubbers inside and outside.


Thanks for the help


Seb


Email to sebastian.krasemann(at)gmail(dot)com


would be great, my yahoo acc somehow plays up.


10
Seb - There is an excellent modern replacement called the HiTorque gear reduction  starter motor which has the added advantage of a self-supporting pinion shaft, which does away with the need for replacing worn-out starter bushings.
They are a popular seller in the U.S.

It is a quality bit of kit, but with one disadvantage - it won't fit syncro's with a diff-lock. The diff-lock mechanism gets in the way. I removed mine to trial-fit the starter, which fitted, but decided to recondition my old starter motor and replace the worn bushing, as I could not face life without the prospect of embarrassing Toyotas with my secret weapon.

You can buy them from John Sherman on the Gold Coast (Queensland). He posted mine and it arrived in a few days.

His website used to be called Sherman's Conversions but I think it is now called Volks Conversions.

Let me know if he can't help you as mine is still sitting in the shed - I've got a diff lock.

Maybe we can work something out.

Cheers Roger (Beetle) Bayley.
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Hi Seb,

You are receiving some useful advice but if time runs out and you get desperate could I pass on that when I had my T3 with diff lock on a few occasions it didn't turn over first pop and put me in the worried position of whether it would let me down in a remote place. I took it to an auto electrician in Melbourne which reconditioned starter motors. It was recommended by the specialised workshop where I had the T3  serviced but the electrician they advised me that there was a lot of labour in removing it and in their opinion it was better to first try  fitting a relay as this usually fixed the problem. I was a bit sceptical but after the odd "Shallow Crossing"  "Rover Trail" and other excursions it was still going strong for me at least 2 years later when I sold it in Oct  2012. When I subsequently met the new owner at Valla recently he didn't mention any starting problems or punch me on the nose.
If all else fails fitting such a relay may just stop your parents leaving you out of their will! There are better minds than mine on this forum but I can see how a boost in electrical energy could assist the original design although I do prefer the suggestions that aim to fix it right first time.  
Cheers
Roger
Melbourne


On Friday, 22 August 2014 3:01 PM, "gullyraker53@gmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


 
Seb - There is an excellent modern replacement called the HiTorque gear reduction  starter motor which has the added advantage of a self-supporting pinion shaft, which does away with the need for replacing worn-out starter bushings.
They are a popular seller in the U.S.

It is a quality bit of kit, but with one disadvantage - it won't fit syncro's with a diff-lock. The diff-lock mechanism gets in the way. I removed mine to trial-fit the starter, which fitted, but decided to recondition my old starter motor and replace the worn bushing, as I could not face life without the prospect of embarrassing Toyotas with my secret weapon.

You can buy them from John Sherman on the Gold Coast (Queensland). He posted mine and it arrived in a few days.

His website used to be called Sherman's Conversions but I think it is now called Volks Conversions.

Let me know if he can't help you as mine is still sitting in the shed - I've got a diff lock.

Maybe we can work something out.

Cheers Roger (Beetle) Bayley.


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Hi Roger (beetle) and All       thanks for spilling the beans by pointing out that those beauties (starters) don't work with diff lock actuators installed. And it raised to me, awareness to something else , namely that starter motors used on T3s can have 3/4 or 1 hp. The latter for the Syncro, the Syncro only ?? I do have a problem starting mine for some 3 yrs or since I replaced my armature with a new one from our local Bosch Service. It starts with great difficulty sort of working against compression and once over it gaining speed and starting. Could it be that I have the wrong armature ?? I tried the relay set as Roger Bell suggested but took it out again as it did not improve anything. Anybody aware how Bosch can pack 25% more power into the same physical size starter ?? Would appreciate to hear from anybody who could shine some light onto this issue.   Hart


 
Seb - There is an excellent modern replacement called the HiTorque gear reduction  starter motor which has the added advantage of a self-supporting pinion shaft, which does away with the need for replacing worn-out starter bushings.
They are a popular seller in the U.S.

It is a quality bit of kit, but with one disadvantage - it won't fit syncro's with a diff-lock. The diff-lock mechanism gets in the way. I removed mine to trial-fit the starter, which fitted, but decided to recondition my old starter motor and replace the worn bushing, as I could not face life without the prospect of embarrassing Toyotas with my secret weapon.

You can buy them from John Sherman on the Gold Coast (Queensland). He posted mine and it arrived in a few days.

His website used to be called Sherman's Conversions but I think it is now called Volks Conversions.

Let me know if he can't help you as mine is still sitting in the shed - I've got a diff lock.

Maybe we can work something out.

Cheers Roger (Beetle) Bayley.


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A relay is addressing a different but not uncommon problem.  As wiring systems age, the many connections accumulate corrosion and general grot, all of which can significantly reduce voltage at the end point.  A relay cuts out all of the many connections between battery and end point, restoring full voltage.  “Fixing it right” frequently has voltage loss as the chief culprit, not the solenoid or the starter.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 22 August 2014 16:55
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: === HELP! Startermotor required ASAP ===

 

 

Hi Seb,

 

You are receiving some useful advice but if time runs out and you get desperate could I pass on that when I had my T3 with diff lock on a few occasions it didn't turn over first pop and put me in the worried position of whether it would let me down in a remote place. I took it to an auto electrician in Melbourne which reconditioned starter motors. It was recommended by the specialised workshop where I had the T3  serviced but the electrician they advised me that there was a lot of labour in removing it and in their opinion it was better to first try  fitting a relay as this usually fixed the problem. I was a bit sceptical but after the odd "Shallow Crossing"  "Rover Trail" and other excursions it was still going strong for me at least 2 years later when I sold it in Oct  2012. When I subsequently met the new owner at Valla recently he didn't mention any starting problems or punch me on the nose.

If all else fails fitting such a relay may just stop your parents leaving you out of their will! There are better minds than mine on this forum but I can see how a boost in electrical energy could assist the original design although I do prefer the suggestions that aim to fix it right first time.  

Cheers

Roger

Melbourne

 

On Friday, 22 August 2014 3:01 PM, "gullyraker53@gmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

 

Seb - There is an excellent modern replacement called the HiTorque gear reduction  starter motor which has the added advantage of a self-supporting pinion shaft, which does away with the need for replacing worn-out starter bushings.

They are a popular seller in the U.S.

 

It is a quality bit of kit, but with one disadvantage - it won't fit syncro's with a diff-lock. The diff-lock mechanism gets in the way. I removed mine to trial-fit the starter, which fitted, but decided to recondition my old starter motor and replace the worn bushing, as I could not face life without the prospect of embarrassing Toyotas with my secret weapon.

 

You can buy them from John Sherman on the Gold Coast ( Queensland ). He posted mine and it arrived in a few days.

 

His website used to be called Sherman 's Conversions but I think it is now called Volks Conversions.

 

Let me know if he can't help you as mine is still sitting in the shed - I've got a diff lock.

 

Maybe we can work something out.

 

Cheers Roger (Beetle) Bayley.

 

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You are right Les, however in my case I ran a 80mm2 aircraft cable from the battery minus to the gearbox and cleaned all connections bright and shiny plus installed a fresh starter switch plus I have those problems since I have installed a new armature that leaves me guessing. The solenoid was also replaced with a new one as was the bush in the gearbox.
So, once Sebestian is out of trouble and any body can afford to part with a second hand SYNCRO starter I like to buy one. Pls respond to hartis@live.com.au
Hart

Sent from my iPad

On 22 Aug 2014, at 9:12 pm, "'Les Harris' leslieharris@optusnet.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

A relay is addressing a different but not uncommon problem.  As wiring systems age, the many connections accumulate corrosion and general grot, all of which can significantly reduce voltage at the end point.  A relay cuts out all of the many connections between battery and end point, restoring full voltage.  “Fixing it right” frequently has voltage loss as the chief culprit, not the solenoid or the starter.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 22 August 2014 16:55
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: === HELP! Startermotor required ASAP ===

 

 

Hi Seb,

 

You are receiving some useful advice but if time runs out and you get desperate could I pass on that when I had my T3 with diff lock on a few occasions it didn't turn over first pop and put me in the worried position of whether it would let me down in a remote place. I took it to an auto electrician in Melbourne which reconditioned starter motors. It was recommended by the specialised workshop where I had the T3  serviced but the electrician they advised me that there was a lot of labour in removing it and in their opinion it was better to first try  fitting a relay as this usually fixed the problem. I was a bit sceptical but after the odd "Shallow Crossing"  "Rover Trail" and other excursions it was still going strong for me at least 2 years later when I sold it in Oct  2012. When I subsequently met the new owner at Valla recently he didn't mention any starting problems or punch me on the nose.

If all else fails fitting such a relay may just stop your parents leaving you out of their will! There are better minds than mine on this forum but I can see how a boost in electrical energy could assist the original design although I do prefer the suggestions that aim to fix it right first time.  

Cheers

Roger

Melbourne

 

On Friday, 22 August 2014 3:01 PM, "gullyraker53@gmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

 

Seb - There is an excellent modern replacement called the HiTorque gear reduction  starter motor which has the added advantage of a self-supporting pinion shaft, which does away with the need for replacing worn-out starter bushings.

They are a popular seller in the U.S.

 

It is a quality bit of kit, but with one disadvantage - it won't fit syncro's with a diff-lock. The diff-lock mechanism gets in the way. I removed mine to trial-fit the starter, which fitted, but decided to recondition my old starter motor and replace the worn bushing, as I could not face life without the prospect of embarrassing Toyotas with my secret weapon.

 

You can buy them from John Sherman on the Gold Coast ( Queensland ). He posted mine and it arrived in a few days.

 

His website used to be called Sherman 's Conversions but I think it is now called Volks Conversions.

 

Let me know if he can't help you as mine is still sitting in the shed - I've got a diff lock.

 

Maybe we can work something out.

 

Cheers Roger (Beetle) Bayley.

 

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I have a high torque gear reduction starter from Go-Westy and it fits on with my rear diff lock. They provide clear instruction for installation.
Cheers

Peter
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Roger,

 

Thanks for the right terminology "self-supporting pinion shaft".

I have to correct you. The GoWesty HiTorque starter motor will fit with a diff-lock.

However I let the mechanic fit the starter and a new starter switch.

The problem with my starter motor was actually the solenoid.

Give the solenoid a whack and the van would start.

 

Les,

The mechanic did not like the idea with a relay.

 

Cheers,

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Friday, 22 August 2014 3:02 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: === HELP! Startermotor required ASAP ===

 

 

Seb - There is an excellent modern replacement called the HiTorque gear reduction  starter motor which has the added advantage of a self-supporting pinion shaft, which does away with the need for replacing worn-out starter bushings.

They are a popular seller in the U.S.

 

It is a quality bit of kit, but with one disadvantage - it won't fit syncro's with a diff-lock. The diff-lock mechanism gets in the way. I removed mine to trial-fit the starter, which fitted, but decided to recondition my old starter motor and replace the worn bushing, as I could not face life without the prospect of embarrassing Toyotas with my secret weapon.

 

You can buy them from John Sherman on the Gold Coast (Queensland). He posted mine and it arrived in a few days.

 

His website used to be called Sherman's Conversions but I think it is now called Volks Conversions.

 

Let me know if he can't help you as mine is still sitting in the shed - I've got a diff lock.

 

Maybe we can work something out.

 

Cheers Roger (Beetle) Bayley.

17

Hi Theo,

I'm not sure if the starter I purchased was the same as that sold by Go Westy, and I'm not home at the moment, so I can't go down to the shed to check the part number.


The starter was designed with two mounting positions. I tried them both, and the second one fitted - but did not leave clearance to refit the diff-lock actuator.


It was a while ago now, but I recall scratching my head and looking at the problem from different angles, and deciding that I didn't have enough time to re-engineer the starter, so I put it on the shelf for later.


It was quicker to whip down to the auto electrician to buy two new brushes, and recondition the original starter.


I will have a look at the Go Westy site to see if it is the same unit.


Cheers, Roger.

18

Theo, I just checked Go Westy website, their starter is similar, but not identical to the one I purchased from John Sherman at Volks Conversions.

Reading the Go Westy page, it is clear that they are a bespoke design.


John's starter is a very good unit that can be purchased locally, with less shipping time. It will fit non diff-lock

equipped Syncro's.


The Go Westy starter is the way to go if you have a diff lock. I suspect that shipping costs from the U.S. might make them pretty pricey, though.


The standard Bosch starter works perfectly well and can easily be reconditioned by a competent home mechanic, or your local auto-electrician.


I was just trying to avoid replacing the worn-out starter bushing, which I thought would be a pain. As it turned out though, it was easily removed by screwing in a Tap. To insert the new bushing, I used a nut and bolt as a punch. Easy.


Before ripping out the starter though, it always pays to check the integrity of the electrical connections, and clean the earth cable connections on engine and transmission.


Pity they don't make waterproof starters, like my old Range Rover, with a wading plug to insert in the bell-housing!


Roger (Beetle) Bayley.

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Roger,
VanCafe list a Vanagon 2WD only bespoke gear reduction style starter motor, this may be similar to the one you speak of from Volks Conversions ...

If you like, I can email you GoWesty's syncro version starter motor installation guide, it explains what procedure/mods to follow. GoWesty state it does suit syncros with adjacent difflock actuator and bracket.
Cheers.
Ken



To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2014 08:18:58 -0700
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: === HELP! Startermotor required ASAP ===

 

Theo, I just checked Go Westy website, their starter is similar, but not identical to the one I purchased from John Sherman at Volks Conversions.

Reading the Go Westy page, it is clear that they are a bespoke design.


John's starter is a very good unit that can be purchased locally, with less shipping time. It will fit non diff-lock
equipped Syncro's.


The Go Westy starter is the way to go if you have a diff lock. I suspect that shipping costs from the U.S. might make them pretty pricey, though.


The standard Bosch starter works perfectly well and can easily be reconditioned by a competent home mechanic, or your local auto-electrician.


I was just trying to avoid replacing the worn-out starter bushing, which I thought would be a pain. As it turned out though, it was easily removed by screwing in a Tap. To insert the new bushing, I used a nut and bolt as a punch. Easy.


Before ripping out the starter though, it always pays to check the integrity of the electrical connections, and clean the earth cable connections on engine and transmission.


Pity they don't make waterproof starters, like my old Range Rover, with a wading plug to insert in the bell-housing!


Roger (Beetle) Bayley.

20

Ok Roger, all clear now - interesting stuff.

Cheers,

Theo

 

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Sunday, 24 August 2014 1:19 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: === HELP! Startermotor required ASAP ===

 

 

Theo, I just checked Go Westy website, their starter is similar, but not identical to the one I purchased from John Sherman at Volks Conversions.

Reading the Go Westy page, it is clear that they are a bespoke design.

 

John's starter is a very good unit that can be purchased locally, with less shipping time. It will fit non diff-lock

equipped Syncro's.

 

The Go Westy starter is the way to go if you have a diff lock. I suspect that shipping costs from the U.S. might make them pretty pricey, though.

 

The standard Bosch starter works perfectly well and can easily be reconditioned by a competent home mechanic, or your local auto-electrician.

 

I was just trying to avoid replacing the worn-out starter bushing, which I thought would be a pain. As it turned out though, it was easily removed by screwing in a Tap. To insert the new bushing, I used a nut and bolt as a punch. Easy.

 

Before ripping out the starter though, it always pays to check the integrity of the electrical connections, and clean the earth cable connections on engine and transmission.

 

Pity they don't make waterproof starters, like my old Range Rover, with a wading plug to insert in the bell-housing!

 

Roger (Beetle) Bayley.