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Repair or replace starter motor?

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Hi I’ve got a 1.6 air cooled ct engine, when you have finished laughing please read on.
So only just bought it and knew that the starter was likely on its way out. That does seem to be the case. It will click lots but eventually on about the fourth or fifth attempt at turning the key will make contact and spin as it should.

My question to you more experienced owners is do you think it makes more sense to get the older unit repaired rather than replacing? I’m guessing it’s probably the solonoid that needs repair or replacement. If the answer is repair can anyone suggest a company that will do it. I have tried a company called just alternators and starter motors but the poxy phone line seems to be down.

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Good info in the Wiki.
Hope you get it sorted.
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May not be the starter, mine wasn't. I replaced all the wiring as per the wiki and it was fine after that. Hope you get it sorted
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If its the same as this, and yours is faulty i would buy new..https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-TRANSPORT ... SwJQdXBQW3" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Thank for the help. Yeah if that’s the same advice mine that’s going to make more sense

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If you change the starter you will need to change the starter oilite bush.Heres how..http://wiki.club8090.co.uk/index.php/Pe ... sh_removal" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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R0B wrote:If you change the starter you will need to change the starter oilite bush.Heres how..http://wiki.club8090.co.uk/index.php/Pe ... sh_removal" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Great thanks very much

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R0B wrote:If its the same as this, and yours is faulty i would buy new..https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-TRANSPORT ... SwJQdXBQW3" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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captain Byrne wrote:
R0B wrote:If its the same as this, and yours is faulty i would buy new..https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-TRANSPORT ... SwJQdXBQW3" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Anyone bought one of these & are they any good?
This is why I’m thinking of getting the original repaired as it’s a better quality, I assume anyway.
Just Kampers do them for £129 I think

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My local repair shop charged me £25 to repair the Bosch.
He told me not to buy any other starter.
Bosch parts are plentyful and cheap.
Bosch starters are easily repaired.
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So the original units are Bosch ?

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Yup, and have been since Beetle days. I always repair them. Faults are usually very simple. Sounds like this one needs the commutator cleaning and new brushes (about £7) :D Might need a new solenoid (about £30).

First thing I'd do (with battery diseconnected) is check connections on starter. Take them off and clean threads - pay particular attention to spade connector as they are well known for becoming loose or even falling off.

Brushes. Different case but principle similar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJM2veUNBc0&t=312s" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; You can also desolder old brushes and solder in new ones.

If you don't want to have a go yourself, find a local place and get a quote. Shouldn't cost THAT much ;)
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