vvwbeetle wrote:Hi all I think my starter motor is showing signs that it's on the way out.
Looking at replacing it before I get stranded somewhere.
If anyone can advise on which one I should go for or if a second hand one would be ok.
Engine is a 2332 with 10:1 comp not sure if this would have any bearing on what I should use.
Also are they hard to replace I have been told not to bad but anyone have 1st hand experience?
Hi
that is a lot of work for a normal VW starter motor.
it may just be the brushes which eventually wear out.
Auto electricians buy brushes and other parts very cheaply.
as Grumble said, You can buy another starter motor and the brushes or the end bearing can be worn out..
or the solenoid may be worn out..
an auto electrician can fix all those things...
The bush in the gearbox where the pinion shaft fits can wear out also... these are very cheap to buy and easy to replace..
probably the easiest thing to do on Your beetle..
as these aren't usually greased, it would be common for a large engine like Yours to wear this bush out...
so check to make sure its still Round when You pull out the starter motor..
Usually just one bolt and one nut holding the starter motor on plus the heavy wire/cable going to the battery and a wire from the ignition switch...
You need to disconnect the earth cable on battery before working on the starter motor...
cheers
LEE PM SENT.. ABOUT HI TORQUE STARTER..
Here is a pic of Your car coming back from Nambucca heads
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