[Vwdiesel] Starting?

[Bud]

I got my starter back from the rebuilder and put it in, cranked it up
and started like a champ.

Thanks to everyone!

Bud

On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 5:20 PM,  <LBaird119 at aol.com> wrote:
> In a message dated 2/21/2011 4:06:00 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> budski at gmail.com writes:
>
>> Yep, took it out and brought it to a local rebuilder.  He said he'll
>> have it rebuilt by tomorrow for $60.  Cheaper than the Oreilly's part.
>
>  Generally, if it's only $20 to @30 more for a rebuilt starter than
> a rebuild, I'd go for the rebuild.  Rebuilt mine, all new bushings,
> etc. later gave up and bought a rebuit.  Turned the engine over
> SO much faster.  Plus solenoid, brushes, bushings, bendix are all
> new.
>
>>
>> I can't find a new bushing that goes into the block end,  Should I try
>> to find a replacement or just leave the existing bushing alone.  Looks
>> ok to me, no scoring.
>>
>>
>  Usually that bushing wears to one side, egg shaped.  Typically it's
> REPLACE IT, but if it looks good, isn't worn then dab some grease on
> it and go.  Easiest way to remove it is with a tap threaded into it then
> wiggle/pull.  The rebuilder should be able to provide one.  Rebuilt
> starters usually come with one wire-tied to it somewhere.
>    Loren
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