Re: [T3] Starter troubles.

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

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On Aug 14, 2005, at 6:26 PM, Jim Adney wrote:

> > 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 would suspect starter bushing trouble. It may be easier to just 
> replace the
> bushing than to try to check it. It does require some special tools to 
> get it
> in and out, however.

oh,

hmm.

I put it back together on saturday, but I didn't change the bushing.
It didn't look torn up.  but it could have been out of round or too 
large.

I guess if I hear anything the slightest bit odd, I'll get the bushing 
changed.

--fess

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