[Vwdiesel] Could I have damaged my Starter? Problems starting my 82 Vanagon

LBaird119 at aol.com LBaird119 at aol.com
Wed Aug 9 01:58:12 EDT 2006


In a message dated 8/8/2006 10:55:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
vwtopia at yahoo.com writes:

> So did I damage the starter?  I'd take it in to a
> parts store to test but wonder if it doesn't have a
> load if it would test bad?  Is there any test I can do
> with it still in the Van?  Any help would greatly be
> appreciated.
> 

  The damage you found was coincidental.  Amazing how often 
that happens and how often mechanics get blamed for metal on 
metal brakes after putting in new plug wires and such!
  You weren't drawing any power through that connection when 
jumping so it couldn't have happened at that time.  Might take a 
good look at your battery cables while you're at it though.  If you 
haven't gone to the BIG ones you'll notice another big difference 
in cranking speed after changing them.  :-)
     Loren


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