Starter Motor for my Golf

standard Learner Dubber

1 post · joined Jun 2005 · 16 Jun 2005, 5:07 pm

#372747

Hey guys,

I own a 1997 VW Golf CL.

I've been having problems starting it recently, so I took it into the mechanic. I'm told that I need a new starter motor, which is going to cost ~$900!

Is this the correct price? It seems a lot for a starter motor..
How easily avaliable are second hand ones, and are they reliable?

$900 was far more than what I was expecting..!..

Anyway, Thanks for the help....

Kombi_Rescue Wolfsburg Wizard

440 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 16 Jun 2005, 7:33 pm

#372855

ask your mechanic were the local auto elect and visit them,is your car manual or auto? as the clutch dust in a manual builds up inside the starter and causes a bit of havic,have removed many pulled them apart cleaned and refitted without the need for new parts....be informed as this will save you money! cheers dsk steve

Bug_racer Officially Full-On Dubber

351 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 18 Jun 2005, 12:27 am

#373428

Where are you ? How sure are they that its the starter ?