wanted to buy 12 volt starter motor for a vw bug, am in hervey bay area ,but will pay postage

Is yours broken?
Have you replaced the bushing in the gear box housing to make sure it is not just getting stuck?

mine isn't broken , i bought a bug that didn;t have one , the only ones i have are all 6 volt

if your bug is pre 68 then it will work with a 6volt evenif a 12 vlt conversion..I have a 6vlt one and will post if you are quick

try Mbro Repco nr Ned Kelly Motel
he is a vwman

If you haven't got one give me a pm,I have a few in Taree. Cheers Les