I have a 75 classic baja bug i just started (1st time for aircool motor) I just bought an ( AKO57033 motor )
that has been done up 1800cc from what told the motor is in a sandrail right now ( sat for +5 years
) the guy said he was have trouble with starters in it , that he has # 3 in it now.
when it turn'n over it sound like a low battery and burns them out .
ANY ONE KNOW OR CARE TO GUESS .

1st timer of pull'n wernchs on vw's

do you know what flywheel is on the engine a 6v or 12Volt

as the yhave different number of teeth it will depend on which starter and how long it lasts

check the starter bush

http://www.justkampersaustralia.com/shop/beetle/original-parts/vehicle-electr...

I'm guessing you're in the US?

It's probably a high compression engine, several places there sell hi-torque starter motors,

Stock vw starter is fine for stock motors but usually stuggle once you bump up the capacity and CR.

we use spanners here in Aussie and we Wrench them to udo or tighten nuts

from what i have been told it is a 12v starter in it . not sure what he burnt out but he said in a summer he burnt out 2 and now the 3rd is in .
he was not the one to build it up so not sure of flywheel but from what i seen in pic's it thro's a rooster tail of mud tel pole high.
I can't find the block # in my book maybe look'n wrong,it's an # AKO57033 motor maybe not a bug motor?
not sure how to get a pic of my gal yet loaded here will try my profile pic , it's got a thing frontend in it.

Well
If its a high compression engine then You will need a reduction starter motor... they are available just about everywhere in the US & Canada... CIP1 CHIRCOs etc
I see You are in Ontario..

You can send pics to Me and I'll reduce them in size and post them here for You, if You can't do it...

Things were never sold in Australia...
but were sold in New Guinea and other countries in the Pacific Oceania region...

cheers

Lee

I'm bet'n on that why he was have'n a hard time start'n ,
Nice thank very much
think i'll start there. how about my AKO57033 motor
have any ideas?

Thanks 68AutoBug you have been a big help , on my way to get a new reduction starter . just let me know if theres anything i can do for you be'n that i'm in canada maybe able find things you not available to you.

that starter you were bang on the money. wow with a frig'n big grin . it sounds like she's had a lot done to her.

I noticed you are from Ontario. You are in luck my friend for all of your Volkswagen needs.
California Import Parts, one of the biggest aftermarket VW places in the world is located in Langley, British Columbia.
They ship all over the world and have thousands of parts in stock.
Check out their website http://www.cip1.ca/ 
They also have a bunch of guys there to assist you with any questions. PH: +1 604 881 7858

Lucky for me, I live 30mins away from the warehouse!

Jeeez,living 30mins away from CIP would be dangerous to the wallet!

HAHA...
When I moved here from Sydney, Australia, I could not believe how cheap it was for VW parts here. I hadn't built a VW for a few years but finally bought myself a house and a few Hot VW's magazines. Next thing you know I have two Beetles in my garage and a bay window bus in a storage unit...... still looking for that elusive split window single cab though.