GRRRRRR!!! HELP! Solenoid

[VEEDUB]

Just had a great weekend at Peppercorn, but my starting problem continues Once home it would not start again I took a look at the solenoid and found a weak connection so i striped back two wires that were in one sleeve and crimped a new connector on it, as I was tightening the connection I went a bit to hard and cracked open the solenoid so the plastic part where the terminals are has broken.
So now need a new Solinoid ... but cannot see how it comes off the starter motor it's on a air cooled 2.0

Van is parked in the street and I can't move it . Any help will be great .

[jokerman]

Not sure if you can seperate the solenoid from the motor so you might be looking at a complete exchange unit.

[Oldiebut goodie]

They can be replaced.
Look for your local Bosch repair agent. (they could overhaul it at the same time.)

[bigherb]

The solenoid is held on by three torx screws the opposite end to the connections, or if you have a bay window starter two slotted screws.

[California Dreamin]

Whilst the starter motor is off replace the oilight support bush mounted in the gearbox, these go 'oval' leading to slow and irratic starting. The bush is dirt cheap (about £3.50) and is definately worth changing as part of the fault elliminating process.

Martin