Starter Motor HTS-MT for Vanagon 4WD

1
All,
My query to GoWesty last night elicited the following reply together with a 14Mb pdf file syncro installation instructions.

Given the size of the file, Yahoo Syncro website will not accept the attachment, so I cannot provide it to you through that medium. So for anyone interested, may I suggest either you enquire from GoWesty direct for a copy of the file or else I can send it direct to you, assuming your email facility can handle a 14Mb file.
Cheers.
Ken


From: Mike@gowesty.com
To: unclekenz@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: Starter Motor HTS-MT for Vanagon 4WD
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:15:26 +0000

Ken,

 

Yes, they work on all Syncros.  Attached are the instructions for installing on a 4WD van.  Thanks.

 

Mike Wiehl

Sales Manager

GoWesty Camper Products           

1119 Los Olivos Ave.

Los Osos, CA 93402

mike@gowesty.com

888-469-3789 ext. 133        

805-903-1046 FAX

 cid:image001.png@01CE1A84.2C9DFE00

 

From: Ken Garratt [mailto:unclekenz@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2014 7:31 AM
To: Support
Subject: Starter Motor HTS-MT for Vanagon 4WD

 

Hi GoWesty support, 

Please advise whether or not the above starter motor is compatible with a Vanagon 4WD vehicle that is equipped with a rear difflock.

 

Given the extremely close proximity of the rear difflock actuator and its mounting bracket to the original Bosch starter motor, I'm thinking perhaps this new starter motors different shape/profile may interfere with and so prevent the refitment of the difflock actuator and its bracket and so lose its functionality.

 

If you confirm they are compatible but first requiring some degree of modification to enable fitment, please advise what if any alterations need to be carried out either to this new gear reduction starter motor installation and/or the difflock actuator and its bracket.

 

Thank you for any clarification on this issue.

 

Cheers. 

Ken Garratt

2
Hi,

When I installed my Go Westy Starter, the mounting point instructions were very clear.
They were easy for a non mechanic like me to follow.
There were 2 different positions for the mounting bolts to be positioned.
One for 2wd and one for Syncro, you must follow the instructions supplied to the letter or you will stuff it up guaranteed.

It was easier to get the new starter in than it was to get the old one out
Very happy with the Go Westy starter..

Rowan


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad

From: Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>;
To: _T3_Australia forum Syncro <syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com>;
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor HTS-MT for Vanagon 4WD
Sent: Fri, Aug 22, 2014 11:35:40 PM

All,
My query to GoWesty last night elicited the following reply together with a 14Mb pdf file syncro installation instructions.

Given the size of the file, Yahoo Syncro website will not accept the attachment, so I cannot provide it to you through that medium. So for anyone interested, may I suggest either you enquire from GoWesty direct for a copy of the file or else I can send it direct to you, assuming your email facility can handle a 14Mb file.
Cheers.
Ken


From: Mike@gowesty.com
To: unclekenz@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: Starter Motor HTS-MT for Vanagon 4WD
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:15:26 +0000

Ken,

Yes, they work on all Syncros. Attached are the instructions for installing on a 4WD van. Thanks.

Mike Wiehl

Sales Manager

GoWesty Camper Products

1119 Los Olivos Ave.

Los Osos, CA 93402

mike@gowesty.com

888-469-3789 ext. 133

805-903-1046 FAX

cid:image001.png@01CE1A84.2C9DFE00

From: Ken Garratt [mailto:unclekenz@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2014 7:31 AM
To: Support
Subject: Starter Motor HTS-MT for Vanagon 4WD

Hi GoWesty support,

Please advise whether or not the above starter motor is compatible with a Vanagon 4WD vehicle that is equipped with a rear difflock.

Given the extremely close proximity of the rear difflock actuator and its mounting bracket to the original Bosch starter motor, I'm thinking perhaps this new starter motors different shape/profile may interfere with and so prevent the refitment of the difflock actuator and its bracket and so lose its functionality.

If you confirm they are compatible but first requiring some degree of modification to enable fitment, please advise what if any alterations need to be carried out either to this new gear reduction starter motor installation and/or the difflock actuator and its bracket.

Thank you for any clarification on this issue.

Cheers.

Ken Garratt
3
Hi Rowan,
Sounds encouraging ... especially for DIYers ... thank you.

I assume you first needed to remove the bush from the bellhousing entry to enable fitting the new starter. It isn't mentioned either way in the GoWesty starter install instructions.
If so, is that a simple task? Does it require special tools or some other DIYer technique to accomplish bush removal?
Cheers.
Ken



To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com; syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 17:28:14 -0700
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor HTS-MT for Vanagon 4WD

 
Hi,

When I installed my Go Westy Starter, the mounting point instructions were very clear.
They were easy for a non mechanic like me to follow.
There were 2 different positions for the mounting bolts to be positioned.
One for 2wd and one for Syncro, you must follow the instructions supplied to the letter or you will stuff it up guaranteed.

It was easier to get the new starter in than it was to get the old one out
Very happy with the Go Westy starter..

Rowan


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad


From: Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>;
To: _T3_Australia forum Syncro <syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com>;
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor HTS-MT for Vanagon 4WD
Sent: Fri, Aug 22, 2014 11:35:40 PM

 

All,
My query to GoWesty last night elicited the following reply together with a 14Mb pdf file syncro installation instructions.

Given the size of the file, Yahoo Syncro website will not accept the attachment, so I cannot provide it to you through that medium. So for anyone interested, may I suggest either you enquire from GoWesty direct for a copy of the file or else I can send it direct to you, assuming your email facility can handle a 14Mb file.
Cheers.
Ken


From: Mike@gowesty.com
To: unclekenz@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: Starter Motor HTS-MT for Vanagon 4WD
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:15:26 +0000

Ken,

 

Yes, they work on all Syncros.  Attached are the instructions for installing on a 4WD van.  Thanks.

 

Mike Wiehl

Sales Manager

GoWesty Camper Products           

1119 Los Olivos Ave.

Los Osos, CA 93402

mike@gowesty.com

888-469-3789 ext. 133        

805-903-1046 FAX

 cid:image001.png@01CE1A84.2C9DFE00

 

From: Ken Garratt [mailto:unclekenz@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2014 7:31 AM
To: Support
Subject: Starter Motor HTS-MT for Vanagon 4WD

 

Hi GoWesty support, 

Please advise whether or not the above starter motor is compatible with a Vanagon 4WD vehicle that is equipped with a rear difflock.

 

Given the extremely close proximity of the rear difflock actuator and its mounting bracket to the original Bosch starter motor, I'm thinking perhaps this new starter motors different shape/profile may interfere with and so prevent the refitment of the difflock actuator and its bracket and so lose its functionality.

 

If you confirm they are compatible but first requiring some degree of modification to enable fitment, please advise what if any alterations need to be carried out either to this new gear reduction starter motor installation and/or the difflock actuator and its bracket.

 

Thank you for any clarification on this issue.

 

Cheers. 

Ken Garratt

4
No need to remove that bush. Greg E

From: "Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
To: _T3_Australia forum Syncro <syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, 23 August 2014 11:16 AM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor HTS-MT for Vanagon 4WD

 
Hi Rowan,
Sounds encouraging ... especially for DIYers ... thank you.

I assume you first needed to remove the bush from the bellhousing entry to enable fitting the new starter. It isn't mentioned either way in the GoWesty starter install instructions.
If so, is that a simple task? Does it require special tools or some other DIYer technique to accomplish bush removal?
Cheers.
Ken





To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com; syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 17:28:14 -0700
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor HTS-MT for Vanagon 4WD

 
Hi,

When I installed my Go Westy Starter, the mounting point instructions were very clear.
They were easy for a non mechanic like me to follow.
There were 2 different positions for the mounting bolts to be positioned.
One for 2wd and one for Syncro, you must follow the instructions supplied to the letter or you will stuff it up guaranteed.

It was easier to get the new starter in than it was to get the old one out
Very happy with the Go Westy starter..

Rowan


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad


From: Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>;
To: _T3_Australia forum Syncro <syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com>;
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor HTS-MT for Vanagon 4WD
Sent: Fri, Aug 22, 2014 11:35:40 PM

 

All,
My query to GoWesty last night elicited the following reply together with a 14Mb pdf file syncro installation instructions.

Given the size of the file, Yahoo Syncro website will not accept the attachment, so I cannot provide it to you through that medium. So for anyone interested, may I suggest either you enquire from GoWesty direct for a copy of the file or else I can send it direct to you, assuming your email facility can handle a 14Mb file.
Cheers.
Ken


From: Mike@gowesty.com
To: unclekenz@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: Starter Motor HTS-MT for Vanagon 4WD
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:15:26 +0000

Ken,
 
Yes, they work on all Syncros.  Attached are the instructions for installing on a 4WD van.  Thanks.
 
Mike Wiehl
Sales Manager
GoWesty Camper Products           
1119 Los Olivos Ave.
Los Osos, CA 93402
mike@gowesty.com
888-469-3789 ext. 133        
805-903-1046 FAX
 cid:image001.png@01CE1A84.2C9DFE00
 
From: Ken Garratt [mailto:unclekenz@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2014 7:31 AM
To: Support
Subject: Starter Motor HTS-MT for Vanagon 4WD
 
Hi GoWesty support, 
Please advise whether or not the above starter motor is compatible with a Vanagon 4WD vehicle that is equipped with a rear difflock.
 
Given the extremely close proximity of the rear difflock actuator and its mounting bracket to the original Bosch starter motor, I'm thinking perhaps this new starter motors different shape/profile may interfere with and so prevent the refitment of the difflock actuator and its bracket and so lose its functionality.
 
If you confirm they are compatible but first requiring some degree of modification to enable fitment, please advise what if any alterations need to be carried out either to this new gear reduction starter motor installation and/or the difflock actuator and its bracket.
 
Thank you for any clarification on this issue.
 
Cheers. 
Ken Garratt



5
I'd like a copy Ken, and i think my system will take it.
Peter


--Original Message Text---
From: Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2014 09:35:40 +1000



All,My query to GoWesty last night elicited the following reply together with a 14Mb pdf file syncro installation instructions.


Given the size of the file, Yahoo Syncro website will not accept the attachment, so I cannot provide it to you through that medium. So for anyone interested, may I suggest either you enquire from GoWesty direct for a copy of the file or else I can send it direct to you, assuming your email facility can handle a 14Mb file.
Cheers.
Ken


From: Mike@gowesty.com
To: unclekenz@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: Starter Motor HTS-MT for Vanagon 4WD
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:15:26 +0000



Ken,



Yes, they work on all Syncros. Attached are the instructions for installing on a 4WD van. Thanks.



Mike Wiehl

Sales Manager

GoWesty Camper Products

1119 Los Olivos Ave.

Los Osos, CA 93402

mike@gowesty.com

888-469-3789 ext. 133

805-903-1046 FAX






From: Ken Garratt [mailto:unclekenz@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2014 7:31 AM
To: Support
Subject: Starter Motor HTS-MT for Vanagon 4WD





Hi GoWesty support,

Please advise whether or not the above starter motor is compatible with a Vanagon 4WD vehicle that is equipped with a rear difflock.





Given the extremely close proximity of the rear difflock actuator and its mounting bracket to the original Bosch starter motor, I'm thinking perhaps this new starter motors different shape/profile may interfere with and so prevent the refitment of the difflock actuator and its bracket and so lose its functionality.





If you confirm they are compatible but first requiring some degree of modification to enable fitment, please advise what if any alterations need to be carried out either to this new gear reduction starter motor installation and/or the difflock actuator and its bracket.





Thank you for any clarification on this issue.





Cheers.


Ken Garratt












6

All,
Attached is a much more compact file of the GoWesty syncro starter motor installation guide.
Cheers.
Ken