| Re: '71 Beetle Starter motor probs [message #777497] |
Wed, 12 July 2006 16:13 |
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While you are checking, look at the engine mounting bolts. If loose, they
may cause too much play for the starter motor gear to contact the ring gear.
Fweem.
Dave
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Greensboro, NC 27407
Also an antique VW nut!
<nick.bean [at] gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1152259208.014184.280840 [at] p79g2000cwp.googlegroups.com...
> Hi guys,
> I have a 1971 1600s - nice little runner when running!
> At the moment starting it is a bit of a bugger. When the manual box is
> in neutral the starter motor screams and does not engage. Press the
> clutch and put into 1st with the clutch down engine starts.
> Any advice
> Cheers
> Bean
>
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