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kombivw Wolfsburg Wizard

463 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·

#703183
I have pulled my starter out of my 71 Bug and gave to a friend to test. He states , it does not always turn, and says its the bushes not always making contact? Where do I go in Sydney to get it reconditioned. Or has anyone any better ideas of what to do. I am a total novice.


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4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#703187
they are very hard to bench test properly as they don't have a front bearing,most auto electricians can fix them up,either that or buy a new one or maybe try and get a second hand one,its too bad that Rivo auto electrical has moved to tassie as Paul was good at fixing Vw stuff👍
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kombivw Wolfsburg Wizard

463 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·

#703193
Am surprised you can actually buy new ones! But anyway will try an auto electician as there is an industrial site near where I work. Thanks for that.


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colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#703195
Get quotes.

A new one is $199 from Classic. 🙂 always great to deal with!!

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7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#703228
I just had our starter motor repaired. The auto electrician I went to had a look and said the starter was in good condition, it was the solenoid which is part of the starter that was no good and just did a repair of starter and replace of solenoid. $55. Yeah new $200 is good insurance that it is all new. They are a Bosch item, being an external company that makes the part is why they are available new. Like tyres, winscreens or oil filters. they become a service item from other makers.
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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#703254
kombivw wrote:I have pulled my starter out of my 71 Bug and gave to a friend to test. He states , it does not always turn, and says its the bushes not always making contact?.
A VW starter motor will always do this do to having no front bearing...
the armature just flops about...

Good price from the auto electrician...

Many people would have charged that just to test it..lol..

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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#703255
kombivw wrote:Am surprised you can actually buy new ones!
Yes, most of the VW parts people sell new starter motors
Mick Motors always advertises them..

I've never bought a new one..
but I suppose some people do...

I also keep lots of spares too...

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kombivw Wolfsburg Wizard

463 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·

#703287
Thanks guys for all your great help. I am actually wondering whether my mate was able to bench test it properly now you mention the front bearing. He is a great friend but more your ford/holden type. Anyway I will take it to an auto electrician and then decide on best course after. Will let you know what I decide and again many thanks for all your input.


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kombivw Wolfsburg Wizard

463 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·

#703356
Think prices have increased a bit since you lot done them. Exchange is $240 from Veedub (never asked new price) and recon from a bit of shopping around has so far been 190 bucks. I may just pull it apart and see if I can do it. If not can exchange anyway or get someone to do the job proper lol
Still open to suggestions tho


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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#704016
Take it to Vintage at Campsie for an exchange

new ones arnt as good as the old ones
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kombivw Wolfsburg Wizard

463 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·

#704019
Thats probably what I will be doing. I am out of the country for a few weeks so nothing gonna happen till i return. But I may just buy some brushes as these look really worn and not evenly either, and if that fixes it then all good. If not then gonna exchange it.


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psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#704594
Theres not much too a starter really. Main things that need replacing over time are the bushes, bearings and commutator ring. Tho the commutator is a right pain to do just the same as alternators. Oh yea, the commutator is the ring that the brushes make contact with. If the copper is almost worn thro then do an exchange otherwise you can buy new brushes and bearings so give it a go.
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