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----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Davidson" <vw1600tl1971@yahoo.co.uk> > On very hot days(35-40C/100F) when my engine is warm > and I start it the starter motor makes a nasty > grinding noise after the engine starts, as if it is > disengaging too slowly. Is this normal or is it time > to have it rebuilt? > > It sounds like it at least needs to be cleaned. They have a tendency to get clutch dust into the bendix. This causes the bendix to hang up on the shaft. Russ Wolfe http://www.classicvw.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Pitch in! Send your pledge of support! mailto:support@vwtype3.org