{"title":"Bus \u0026 Vanagon Mechanical - Starter","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"alternator-wiring-harness-upgrade-kit","title":"Kit de mise à niveau du faisceau de câblage du démarreur à l'alternateur","description":"\u003cp\u003e Chaque Vanagon refroidi à l'eau de la planète bénéficiera de ce kit de mise à niveau pour remplacer votre ancien harnais en lambeaux et apaiser votre esprit inquiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompatible avec :\u003c\/strong\u003e tous les Vanagons refroidis à l'eau de 1983 à 1991 (2 roues motrices et 4 roues motrices). Pas pour les conversions de moteur.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL'histoire :\u003c\/strong\u003e Le câble principal de ce faisceau va du démarreur à l'alternateur ; en plus d'être ancienne et souvent corrodée, elle constitue souvent un goulot d'étranglement lorsqu'il s'agit de recharger vos batteries (surtout lorsqu'une batterie d'appoint est installée). Ce nouveau harnais transforme le fil d'origine en un fil robuste de calibre six (scellé au niveau du sertissage pour garder le fil sans corrosion), ce qui garantira que l'alternateur soit capable de charger efficacement et complètement vos batteries pendant de nombreuses années.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLes deux autres câbles sont tout aussi importants :\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• Le fil bleu est le fil de champ de l'alternateur. Ce fil est chargé d'éteindre les voyants BATTERY et OXS du tableau de bord lorsque le moteur tourne. Le bon fonctionnement de ce luminaire est \u003cstrong\u003eimpératif\u003c\/strong\u003e . Non seulement il vous indique le bon fonctionnement de votre système de charge, mais il vous indique également si la courroie de votre pompe à eau est cassée (votre pompe à eau et votre alternateur sont sur la même courroie). Alors, si jamais vous voyez ce voyant s’allumer, arrêtez-vous immédiatement !\u003cbr\u003e • Le fil rouge correspond à l'alimentation électrique du système d'injection de carburant. Il n’y a pas grand chose à dire sur son importance. Le nouveau faisceau fournit un câble de plus gros calibre avec de nouvelles extrémités pour de nombreuses années de service fiable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003e \u003cspan\u003eInstructions PDF\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1NSQoVR6qqHCFcnW6NkyAt5p_qutv684n\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Instructions pour le faisceau d'alternateur\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructions pour le HARNAIS ALT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GoWesty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41426680512677,"sku":"ALT-HARNESS","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/files\/ALT-MASTER-BUNDLE_alt_harness.jpg?v=1785459508"},{"product_id":"remote-starter-switch","title":"Commutateur de démarrage à distance ","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e Démarreur à distance pour\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Systèmes 6V et 12V volts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePourquoi devrais-je emporter un de ces outils de diagnostic pratiques ?\u003c\/strong\u003e Consultez notre article informatif sur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.myshopify.com\/blogs\/article-library\/no-crank-symptoms-how-to-diagnose-the-issue-in-vanagons\"\u003eles symptômes d’absence de manivelle.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quality Aftermarket","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42250063773861,"sku":"STARTER-SWITCH","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/products\/full_fc67adb8bc2daf8aaff29f5705fafa18.jpg?v=1785450676"},{"product_id":"starter-manual-trans","title":"Démarreur (transmission manuelle)","description":"\u003cp\u003e Enfin, un démarreur à aimant permanent moderne pour votre Bus ou Vanagon avec boîte de vitesses manuelle ! Ce chiot est minuscule par rapport au démarreur d'origine, encore plus petit que les démarreurs à réduction de vitesse que nous proposions autrefois, mais il est très puissant en termes de puissance ! Ce démarreur est évalué à 1,0 kW, mais nos tests confirment qu'il fait mieux démarrer notre moteur de 2,7 litres que le démarreur à réduction de vitesse de 1,4 kW que nous proposions auparavant, et il coûte environ la moitié du prix ! \u003cspan\u003eIl s'agit d'un tout nouveau démarreur à montage direct. Aucun échange de base, aucune modification requise et pour un prix abordable pour tous !\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible avec les véhicules suivants :\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAutobus de type II\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ede 1976 à 1979\u003c\/span\u003e avec moteur \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ede 2,0 litres et\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eboîte-pont manuelle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e • Vanagon refroidi par air de 1980 à 1982 avec \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eboîte-pont manuelle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• 1983-91 Vanagon refroidi par eau avec \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eboîte-pont manuelle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e , \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ey compris Syncro*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e • Conversions de moteur avec \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eboîte-pont manuelle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e •\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNe\u003c\/span\u003e convient \u003cstrong\u003epas\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eaux bus diesel ou aux bus de type II de 1968 à 1975. Si vous possédez un bus '68-'75, vous avez besoin du\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.myshopify.com\/products\/gear-reduction-starter-automatic?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=b9ddcd590\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.myshopify.com\/products\/gear-reduction-starter-automatic?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=b9ddcd590\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eGVW-HTS-AT\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gowesty.com\/product\/electrical\/23526\/gear-reduction-starter-automatic-?v=\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.gowesty.com\/product\/electrical\/23526\/gear-reduction-starter-automatic-?v=\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003e Notes d'ajustement\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eNous vous recommandons fortement d'installer notre \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Mise à niveau du faisceau de câbles du démarreur vers l'alternateur\" href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/alternator-wiring-harness-upgrade-kit?variant=41426680512677\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekit de mise à niveau du faisceau de câbles du démarreur à l'alternateur\u003c\/a\u003e lors du remplacement de votre démarreur. Supprimez votre câblage ancien et corrodé tout en améliorant simultanément les performances de plusieurs systèmes. Si vous conservez votre câblage d'origine d'usine, vous devrez peut-être retirer le contre-écrou et la rondelle de la borne du solénoïde du démarreur pour obtenir plus de longueur de goujon. Ceci est parfaitement sûr et n’affectera pas négativement la durabilité ou la longévité du solénoïde du démarreur. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/files\/GVW-PMS-MT_remove_jam_nut_b16fd177-98c0-4d55-9cd0-c974f37b3c90.jpg?v=1717773984\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GoWesty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42530170437797,"sku":"GVW-PMS-MT","price":144.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/files\/GVW-PMS-MT_MAIN_corrected.jpg?v=1754416075"},{"product_id":"vanagon-starter-replacement-upgrade","title":"Starter (Automatic Trans) [Early Bus\/Vanagon]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA brand-new OEM-style starter for Automatic Transaxle Vanagon—with a smart upgrade! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSold outright. No core charge.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits: \u003c\/strong\u003e1972-91 Bus and Vanagon with automatic transaxle - \u003cem\u003eNOT for Diesel!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our exclusive, brand-new reproduction of the original Bosch starter made for Vanagons with the automatic transmission. It is faithful to the original design—affordable and reliable—but here’s the truth: these starters demand a like-new wiring system to crank consistently, which is a tall order for any 30+ year-old Vanagon…especially an automatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy? Automatics have several extra electrical connections that sap voltage before it reaches the starter. That’s why we’ve added our \u003cstrong\u003eStarter Load Reduction (SLR) Relay\u003c\/strong\u003e—a clever little upgrade that removes 99% of the strain from your vintage wiring. The result? A strong, dependable \u003cem\u003eCRANK!\u003c\/em\u003e every time you turn the key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand-new GoWesty starter + GoWesty SLR relay = rock-solid reliability.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks with any displacement waterboxer engine—\u003cem\u003eincluding our 2700cc.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExclusive to GoWesty—built for longevity and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon’t just replace your starter—upgrade your starting system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full story on our lengthy experience with various iterations of Vanagon and Bus starters—we encourage you to read \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.myshopify.com\/blogs\/article-library\/the-starter-story-rebuilt-bosch-or-new-gear-reduction\"\u003ethis article\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eINSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1C-5mRzSvo8GQ_qAy-NjYpQ1xf1EZBuU6\/view\"\u003eSTARTER-RELAY-KIT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed to test your starter?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCheck out the Video tab for a detailed How-To!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFit Notes\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe highly recommend also installing our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/alternator-wiring-harness-upgrade-kit?variant=41426680512677\" title=\"Starter to Alternator Wiring Harness Upgrade\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarter to Alternator Wiring Harness Upgrade Kit\u003c\/a\u003e when replacing your starter. Delete your old and corroded wiring while simultaneously improving the performance of multiple systems. If you retain your factory original wiring, you may need to delete the jam nut and washer from the starter solenoid post to obtain more stud length. This is perfectly safe and will not negatively affect the durability or longevity of the starter solenoid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/files\/GVW-PMS-MT_remove_jam_nut_b16fd177-98c0-4d55-9cd0-c974f37b3c90.jpg?v=1717773984\" alt=\"\" width=\"429\" height=\"322\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note for Westfalia Full Camper models: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIf your camper was fitted with a factory refrigerator and\/or auxiliary battery, there is a relay located in the engine compartment on Bus models or under the driver's seat on Vanagon models. The red\/black wire plugged into this relay must be unplugged, taped and secured, and replaced with a new wire (we recommend brown color) that runs to ground. Failure to do this may result in your \u003cspan class=\"markgr8s6ut2r\"\u003estarter\u003c\/span\u003e continuing to crank the engine after the ignition switch is turned to the RUN or even OFF position. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GoWesty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51674437747056,"sku":"003-911-023E","price":159.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/files\/003-911-023E_relay_not_attached.jpg?v=1772598893"},{"product_id":"starter-manual-trans-hardware","title":"Starter Hardware (Manual Transmission) [Late Bus\/Vanagon]","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis hardware kit includes all the fresh bolts, nuts, and washers that you will need to install a new manual starter in your vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf you're sourcing a starter elsewhere and just need the nuts and bolts, this is the kit for you. If you need the starter also, this kit is included with the manual starter that we sell \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/vanagon-starter-replacement?variant=52448166412656\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits: \u003c\/strong\u003e1976-79 Bus \u0026amp; 1980-91 Vanagon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePDF INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1mnIP7N5w-ryIMfJBaGc5f-XfehuFFtL7\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarter Hardware Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GoWesty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52368815161712,"sku":"GVW-PMS-MT-HW","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/files\/GVW-PMS-MThardware.jpg?v=1785469367"},{"product_id":"bus-vanagon-starter-relay","title":"Starter Relay Kit (Circuit 50 Load Reduction) [Bus\/Vanagon]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarter Relay Kit for Circuit 50 Load Reduction. \u003cem\u003eGet your starter cranking!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Bus \u0026amp; Vanagon with original Bosh type starter*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis relay kit works with any starter on any Bus or Vanagon, and comes standard on the Gowesty 003-911-023E starters for automatic transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrustrated by the “click but no crank” issue with your Bus or Vanagon? This common problem stems from the aging “CRANK” signal (circuit 50) that runs from the ignition switch all the way back to the starter, leading to increased resistance resulting in low voltage and…\u003cem\u003esilence\u003c\/em\u003e. The extra wiring in vans with automatic transmission makes things even worse, and the original Bosch starter design also contributes to the problem. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/blogs\/article-library\/the-starter-story-rebuilt-bosch-or-new-gear-reduction\" title=\"The Starter Story: Rebuilt Bosch, Gear Reduction or Permanent Magnet?\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead this article!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Starter Relay Kit is a 21st-century remake of the old Bosch “WR1 Hard Start” kit. It functions in the same way to reduce the electrical burden on the ignition switch and the entire vehicle wiring system by delivering full power straight to the starter via a relay mounted right on the starter. But that is where the similarities end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the generic open-to-the-elements horn relay and the “what goes where?” wiring the old Bosch kit had to offer, the GoWesty Starter Relay Kit employs a state of the art relay and plug that are both fully sealed against moisture and corrosion, as well as a purpose-made harness with wires of the correct length, gauge and color—complete with a fully sealed plug for the “crank already!” to replace the ancient spade terminal on your original wiring. \u003cem\u003eReliable cranking every time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs installation easy?\u003c\/strong\u003e Installation is straightforward with complete instructions and color-coded wiring for a clean and professional setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYeah, GoWesty keeps you cranking!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePDF instructions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1C-5mRzSvo8GQ_qAy-NjYpQ1xf1EZBuU6\/view?usp=drive_link\" title=\"Starter Relay Kit Instructions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarter Relay Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note for Westfalia Full Camper models: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf your camper was fitted with a factory refrigerator and\/or auxiliary battery, there is a relay located in the engine compartment on Bus models or under the driver's seat on Vanagon models. The red\/black wire plugged into this relay must be unplugged, taped and secured, and replaced with a new wire (we recommend brown color) that runs to ground. Failure to do this may result in your \u003cspan class=\"markgr8s6ut2r\"\u003estarter\u003c\/span\u003e continuing to crank the engine after the ignition switch is turned to the RUN or even OFF position. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GoWesty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52408535155056,"sku":"STARTER-RELAY-KIT","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/files\/STARTER-RELAY-KIT_main.jpg?v=1785469631"},{"product_id":"vanagon-starter-replacement","title":"Starter (Manual Transmission) [Vanagon]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinally, a modern permanent magnet starter for your Bus or Vanagon with manual transmission!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis puppy is tiny compared to the original starter, even smaller than the gear reduction starters we once offered—but packs a wallop when it comes to power! This starter is rated at 1.0KW, but our tests confirm it cranks our 2.7-liter engine better than the 1.4KW gear reduction starter we used to offer, and it is about half the price! \u003cspan\u003eThis is a brand-new, direct-fit starter complete with fresh installation hardware. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo core exchange, no modifications required, and for a price anyone can afford!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits the following vehicles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 1980-82 Aircooled Vanagon with manual transaxle\u003cbr\u003e• 1983-91 Watercooled Vanagon with manual transaxle, including Syncro\u003cbr\u003e• Engine conversions with manual transaxle\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fit diesel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eWrench Rating: \u003c\/b\u003e2 wrenches for all vehicles other than the Syncro. Installation on the 4WD vans is quite a bit more involved and deserves a 3-Wrench rating.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eFor the full story on our lengthy experience with various iterations of Vanagon and Bus starters—we encourage you to read\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.myshopify.com\/blogs\/article-library\/the-starter-story-rebuilt-bosch-or-new-gear-reduction\"\u003ethis article\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFit Notes\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe highly recommend installing our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Starter to Alternator Wiring Harness Upgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/alternator-wiring-harness-upgrade-kit?variant=41426680512677\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarter to Alternator Wiring Harness Upgrade Kit\u003c\/a\u003e when replacing your starter. Delete your old and corroded wiring while simultaneously improving the performance of multiple systems. If you retain your factory original wiring, you may need to delete the jam nut and washer from the starter solenoid post to obtain more stud length. This is perfectly safe, and will not negatively affect the durability or longevity of the starter solenoid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/files\/GVW-PMS-MT_remove_jam_nut_b16fd177-98c0-4d55-9cd0-c974f37b3c90.jpg?v=1717773984\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePDF INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1mnIP7N5w-ryIMfJBaGc5f-XfehuFFtL7\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarter Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GoWesty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52448166412656,"sku":"GVW-PMS-MT-BNDL","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/files\/GVW-PMS-MT_main_with_hardware.jpg?v=1772664636"},{"product_id":"starter-automatic-trans-early-bus-vanagon","title":"Starter (Automatic Trans) [Early Bus\/Vanagon]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"201\"\u003eA brand-new OEM-style starter for Vanagon automatics—with a smart upgrade!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eThis is our exclusive, brand-new reproduction of the original Bosch starter made for Vanagons with automatic transmissions. It’s faithful to the original design—affordable and reliable—but here’s the truth: these starters demand a like-new wiring system to crank consistently, which is a tall order for any 30+ year-old Vanagon… especially an automatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eWhy? Automatics have several extra electrical connections that sap voltage before it reaches the starter. That’s why we’ve added our \u003cstrong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eStarter Load Reduction (SLR) Relay\u003c\/strong\u003e—a clever little upgrade that removes 99% of the strain from your vintage wiring. The result? A strong, dependable \u003cem\u003eCRANK!\u003c\/em\u003e every time you turn the key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eBrand-new GoWesty starter + GoWesty SLR relay = rock-solid reliability.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eWorks with any displacement waterboxer engine—\u003cem\u003eincluding our 2700cc.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eExclusive to GoWesty—built for longevity and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eDon’t just replace your starter—\u003cstrong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eupgrade your starting system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold outright. No core charge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1972-91 Bus and Vanagon with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eautomatic transaxle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill \u003c\/span\u003eNOT\u003cspan\u003e fit diesel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full story on our lengthy experience with various iterations of Vanagon and Bus starters—we encourage you to read \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.myshopify.com\/blogs\/article-library\/the-starter-story-rebuilt-bosch-or-new-gear-reduction\"\u003ethis article\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePDF INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1lx63yX6HKJhehY8c39_8yZd2xybno-Jd\/view?usp=drive_link\"\u003eStarter Relay Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFit Notes\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe highly recommend installing our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Starter to Alternator Wiring Harness Upgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/alternator-wiring-harness-upgrade-kit?variant=41426680512677\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarter to Alternator Wiring Harness Upgrade Kit\u003c\/a\u003e when replacing your starter. Delete your old and corroded wiring while simultaneously improving the performance of multiple systems. If you retain your factory original wiring, you may need to delete the jam nut and washer from the starter solenoid post to obtain more stud length. This is perfectly safe, and will not negatively affect the durability or longevity of the starter solenoid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/files\/GVW-PMS-MT_remove_jam_nut_b16fd177-98c0-4d55-9cd0-c974f37b3c90.jpg?v=1717773984\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GoWesty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53218415018352,"sku":"003-911-023E-ORDER","price":159.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/fr-ca\/collections\/bus-vanagon-mechanical-starter.oembed","provider":"GoWesty","version":"1.0","type":"link"}