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First non-start of the winter, Help please!
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<blockquote data-quote="Happystamps" data-source="post: 611451" data-attributes="member: 14679"><p>As a first port of call I'd try and remove the starter motor, change the bush, inspect the teeth and clean up the contacts on the solenoid.</p><p></p><p>Few points:</p><p>It's easy to remove the D bolt, it's re-fitting it that's the problem, and honestly it's not that hard. Pop a dab of grease on the back of the head of the bolt when re-fitting- that'll stick it a bit to the starter and you won't push it out of place so easily. Make sure the threads are clean, too, and use a light touch when you're popping the nut back on.</p><p></p><p>Changing the bush is trickier, but it is a big cause of starter motor failure and while you're there you may as well change it. You can buy a tool to help you, but it's £75:</p><p>https://www.vwheritage.com/ac0007062-starter-motor-bush-puller-12v-vw-spare</p><p>But it's just as easy using the below, which'll cost you about three quid:</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/Y0Sytfz.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Happystamps, post: 611451, member: 14679"] As a first port of call I'd try and remove the starter motor, change the bush, inspect the teeth and clean up the contacts on the solenoid. Few points: It's easy to remove the D bolt, it's re-fitting it that's the problem, and honestly it's not that hard. Pop a dab of grease on the back of the head of the bolt when re-fitting- that'll stick it a bit to the starter and you won't push it out of place so easily. Make sure the threads are clean, too, and use a light touch when you're popping the nut back on. Changing the bush is trickier, but it is a big cause of starter motor failure and while you're there you may as well change it. You can buy a tool to help you, but it's £75: https://www.vwheritage.com/ac0007062-starter-motor-bush-puller-12v-vw-spare But it's just as easy using the below, which'll cost you about three quid: [img]http://i.imgur.com/Y0Sytfz.jpg[/img] [/QUOTE]
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