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I seem to be replacing starters on my 1.6TD as a bit of a hobby. At the moment i'm just getting a familiar click from the engine compartment when I try to start the van. Should I get a brand new starter or is ther a reliable way of getting the one I have fixed?????


Yours desparately


JON

you did change the metal bush that the spindle goes into didnt you? ( i am assuming the diesel is the same as the petrol in this respect)

'Scuse me for hijacking your message but I too am just about to replace the starter motor as it has developed an irritating squeal on startup (not a fanbelt squeal), does that metal bush come with a replacement starter motor or do i need to buy it additionally.

(1.9 DF/U petrol and LPG '82 Tintop )

It came with my exchange starter from GSF, though the spindle/spigot itself on the new one wasn't in brilliant nick - they should really supply a slightly undersize one when spigot worn - all A OK when fitted though.

P.S. If you have trouble getting genuine VAG parts, try Hemel H's GSF in Apsley High Street (ask for Natalie or John) - great service. They know their T25s, buses and onions.

So go on, tell us what a coelodonta is?

Jon, you sure it isnt just the electrical connections, or the solenoid?

diesel and petrol are NOT the same just for the record

Need to get it to somebody who knows I think )


Cheers guys

JON

Jon
If i remember correctly an exchange unit is about £65 from europarts/gsf ..

The diesel one's have a nose on the end where as the pertol ones don't and therefore use the copper bush insert in the bellhousing

Cheers for the advice

a coelodonta is one of these:

http://www.prehistory.com/coelo.htm

i was looking for a nickname for ebay and had to search ito the depths of my geology boks to find a name that no-one else had taken.

Whoa! A Wooly beastie.

I had my starter rewired by an auto electrical shop in Leicester for 75 notes, seemed a good deal and has been Ok for 7 years- compared to the £250 dealer wanted
so look for local auto electrian?