Lubing a 5000TQ Starter

[Steve Mills]

http://www.vwparts.com/parts-outlet-center/index.php

For ~$25, just buy a new one.

On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 5:23 PM, Stephen Sherman <spsherm at msn.com> wrote:

> My starter has been disengaging the flywheel whenever the outside temps
> are 0F or below. It's fine at warmer temps, and starts out fine at these
> cold temps too for a sec or so, then the engine is no longer being
> turned and the starter is spinning like mad. So it seems like the
> problem is with the solenoid not pushing the gear far enough when cold,
> or perhaps just not being able to hold it there.
>
> Weather finally improved, so I pulled the starter today. No signs of any
> abnormal gear wear. And of course, testing it in a shop won't tell us
> much, since it works fine at warmer temps. I have heard that lubing the
> starter solenoid/bendix assembly will help, so I'd am planning on doing
> that. Only problem is how and with what. Bentley manuals do not cover
> disassembly of the starter. So I thought I'd ask here:
>
> 1. Looks like one can take the solenoid off with three screws. Should I
> do that, or will parts go flying?
>
> 2. I should be able to operate the starter from a battery. Will spraying
> silicone lube in while the starter is going get to all the needed parts?
>
> 3. Suggestions on proper lubricants for the various parts?
>
> TIA
>
>
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