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Repair or replace starter motor?
Posted: 03 Apr 2018, 15:25
by 2011dandd
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.
CHeers
Re: Repair or replace starter motor?
Posted: 03 Apr 2018, 17:00
by george2490
Good info in the Wiki.
Hope you get it sorted.
Re: Repair or replace starter motor?
Posted: 03 Apr 2018, 17:34
by Dobble
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
Re: Repair or replace starter motor?
Posted: 03 Apr 2018, 17:44
by R0B
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;
Re: Repair or replace starter motor?
Posted: 03 Apr 2018, 20:30
by 2011dandd
Thank for the help. Yeah if that’s the same advice mine that’s going to make more sense
Re: Repair or replace starter motor?
Posted: 03 Apr 2018, 20:41
by R0B
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;
Re: Repair or replace starter motor?
Posted: 03 Apr 2018, 21:24
by 2011dandd
Re: Repair or replace starter motor?
Posted: 04 Apr 2018, 07:31
by captain Byrne
Anyone bought one of these & are they any good?
Re: Repair or replace starter motor?
Posted: 04 Apr 2018, 15:46
by 2011dandd
captain Byrne wrote:
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
Re: Repair or replace starter motor?
Posted: 07 Apr 2018, 16:22
by kevtherev
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.
Re: Repair or replace starter motor?
Posted: 07 Apr 2018, 16:36
by 2011dandd
So the original units are Bosch ?
Re: Repair or replace starter motor?
Posted: 08 Apr 2018, 18:57
by CovKid
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)
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
