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wcdennis Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2004 Posts: 954 Location: Winston-Salem NC
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Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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Here is a follow-up on the WPS starter that I installed in my Subaru conversion.
Initially I was very impressed and totally happy with the performance. It spun the engine so fast that starting was instantaneous and no more sluggish starts when the engine was hot. BUT--last week we took a trip to the beach and after a couple of days camping, we decided to drive to town to have lunch. When I turned the key nothing happened. My first thought was; did I run the battery down? No wait something is running. I realize the starter is whirring away but not engaged with the flywheel. As quickly as possible, I get the battery disconnected. After it cooled down, I pulled the starter and cracked it open. This is what I found:
The plastic collar that connects the lever to the solenoid plunger was melted.
What caused this, I'm not sure, but now we were stranded. Fortunately, I was able to make a temporary fix with a zip tie:
This actually got us home. I bought a rebuilt Bosch starter from NAPA. It was expensive, but hopefully more reliable. |
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syncrodoka Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2005 Posts: 11998 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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You have got way more macgyver in you that I do, nice temp fix. |
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11CAB Samba Member
Joined: March 12, 2004 Posts: 103 Location: The Land Downunder.....
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 4:16 am Post subject: |
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You can always use a Subaru reduction starter with this kit
www.crankykits.com.au |
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boulderdrop Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2008 Posts: 481 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:05 am Post subject: Re: Bosch SR0408X/409X vs HiTorqueIMI-101 gear reduction sta |
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I put the HiTorque GVW-IMI-104 in my 84-westy a few years ago when GoWesty still sold them. I've heard that previous models of the HT worked well, but this one did not. It died in about 3 years. When looking for a replacement, I discovered some stuff on GW website and here on the lousy build quality. Last year, I replaced it with a standard OEM Bosch unit and haven't had any troubles. I've still got the HT in my shop and would like to rebuild it to understand the mechanics better of a starter, there's several rebuild threads here (including this one); maybe it's something simple! _________________ == My Rides ==
1984 Westy, Bostig, 3rd:1.14, Locker-LSD, Newly Painted
1980 24' J-Boat
1979 Sears Freespirit Moped
1996 Chev S10 4x4 ZR2
2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid (Wife's)
== How I Pay the Bills ==
Windows FTP Server at http://www.bpftpserver.com (PM for a FREE one) |
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wbx Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2005 Posts: 1254 Location: Monterey, CA
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:29 am Post subject: Re: Bosch SR0408X/409X vs HiTorqueIMI-101 gear reduction sta |
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boulderdrop wrote: |
I put the HiTorque GVW-IMI-104 in my 84-westy a few years ago when GoWesty still sold them. I've heard that previous models of the HT worked well, but this one did not. It died in about 3 years. When looking for a replacement...maybe it's something simple! |
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=384710
Here is my rebuild that i did for the IMI-104 in my '84. It would be cool if you cracked it open and saw if it were a similar problem... My starter has been working 100% since the rebuild. _________________ '84 Westy (first owner).......but my daily driver has pedals
My "perspective" mantra:
A Volkswagen Vanagon is just a material thing,
As such, it is of the earth,
And if i need to, I can let my Van go. |
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dkonzy Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2012 Posts: 142 Location: Kirkland
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Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 1:31 pm Post subject: Starter |
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I finally found a core to use to upgrade my starter to the TDI SR0408X with the Westy Ventures adaptor.
Wondering if there is a reliable source. What I DONT want is to go through all this trouble to end up with a poorly reman unit... Is there any way to tell what is Bosch reman vs any others?
Also, looks like the 409 has .2kw more power. Is that the case?
Thanks!
_________________ 1987 Syncro |
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