starter motor fit 60 miles from home!

[alistair1780]

Hi i have a 1985 1900 automatic that is refusing to start .I have had problems with my starter motor (not for the first time) and 4 weeks ago had it looked at since then been starting great. Pulled over yesterday in Chislehurst kent 60 miles from where I live (Folkestone) and won't start called AA lots of tapping of starter motor still wont start. Will order new s motor from VW Heritage on Mon My question is how easy to fit for complete novice any ideas what tools I need or anyone in that neck of woods who know what there doing happy to pay of course thanks for looking Alistair

[RobH]

Starter motor is an easy fit, two bolts and two wires, shouldn't be a problem for a novice, done it myself just after getting the van.

[LeeME3]

Some useful write ups in the wiki: https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Al ... rter_motor" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Careful not to apply power to it until it's fitted or an important bit shoots out and doesn't go back in (easily) .

[Hacksawbob]

Also disconnect battery unless you want fireworks