[T3] Starter troubles.

[fess <fess-vwtype3.org@fess.org>]

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car:
72 FI square.

question:
Do you have to remove the intake manifold to get the nut on and off for 
the top bolt on the starter?

I'm pretty sure my starter's bad, so I went to replace it, but the 
bentley doesn't mention not being
able to get at that nut very easily.

more info:

I Began having trouble starting.  would crank over then seemingly 
freeze up.
Then later would simply run like normal.  It's like the starter had 
rough spots it couldn't spin through.

I recharcharged the battery,  checked the battery before and during 
failed starting,  it was 12.38V before
and held 12V while the starter seemed to freeze up.
Crossing over pins 30 and 50 on the starter the starter ran somewhat 
slow, and made rather rough noises
while turning.  [ but more like inside and less like the gear missing 
the flywheel?  ]

anyhow. I'm pretty sure it's the starter that's bad.
so..  what do you have to do to get that bolt off?

thanks.

--fess

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