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I may be wrong (I normally am ) but wasn't a recommended mod to do away with the two belts and replace with a longer one? You would only need to adjust at the alternator.
I'm probably wrong but I thought that I read it somewhere.
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Ok done the glow plugs and the air filter (af needed doing un related) and she still wont start.
Before I spend £80+ on a recon anything else I could have missed?
Got power to the glow plugs/ fuse ok cleaned the earths batt ok was runnnig great until left.
Dave
Ps where for recon starter? Gsf?

Ta for the replies guys I hope someone will come and give me a tow soon.
Amps draw is a great suggestion.... got a meter but not the greatest electirkery wizard how do I test the draw?
Sorry to be a dullard not totally thick but not done that before.
You lot are are ace you are!
Dave

Just bumping this thread up a bit :D Ok guys and gals still cant get it going! Changed the bush in the nose of the starter got jump leads on it tried a wee bit of easi start ( I know its evil stuff) and nothing. Just to reiterate the van was going well before I left it over winter :shock: 6 years ag...

Ok guys and gals still cant get it going! Changed the bush in the nose of the starter got jump leads on it tried a wee bit of easi start ( I know its evil stuff) and nothing. Just to reiterate the van was going well before I left it over winter :shock: 6 years ago I had the alternator, starter,glo p...

Should be here Wednesday, will put it on in the afternoon. Is the soaking in oil 4 24 hours a must or can I copper slip it?
Ta Dave

Thanks for that Aidan I will try Vw tomorrow in person rather than ringing and see how I get on.
I do appreciate that offer mate!
Forgot how great this website is.
Dave

Cool! Only problem now is my vw place aint very interested in getting me bits they were less than helpful when trying to get other parts, said I need to go to a commercial dealership.....funny they said that they couldn't get bits for t25's.
Ta for that Aidan,
dave

I guess this is what we are talking about then?! Ok sorry was gonna put up a pic but image shack is not working. Question the bush does fit in the end of the starter where it engages into the engine?! Sorry I know it must do but got to ask as the new bush is loads smaller and not the right one??(Jk1...

Sorry fella I thought that you were taking the p out of dervs!!
Jk list a bush for dervs I have just ordered one.
Dave

Steady!
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£5 POSTING FROM gsf thats good value gonna have look on Jk.
Ta Dave

Brill news if it is chaps as more than a bit skint!
One final question honest looking at the exploded view of 'a typical starter' in Haynes and cant pick out the bush?
Is it more easy once the starter is apart to identify?
Ta Dave

Should they only last 6 years?
Easy to fit?
Dave

Well got some jump leads on the batt and to me it just sounds like the starter isn't turning quick enough?!? I just found my receipt and some thieving get charged me £80 to refurb it 6years ago (probl 10,000 miles or less done since then) Do you think it could be the starter? The receipt just says m...