[Vwdiesel] Quantum Diesel Parts Needed

[Gerald Hughet]

Good Morning,

I'm in need of some parts for my 85 Quantum Diesel, TurboCharged, 1.6 L.  The starter likes to just overrun without engaging the gear and I think the quick fix is to pull it, clean it, grease it and reinstall it.  It is my plan to do just that after the clutch/transmission replacement is completed on my 90 Jetta (gas) and I find and repair the grinding noise on my 82 Rabbit diesel (pretty sure it's a front wheel bearing and I have the replacement).  I would, though, like to have a spare starter.  Parts are getting harder and harder to find and I don't really want to order that new or rebuilt starter from Bosch in Atlanta for $221.

I also need a set of injectors.  I priced the new ones available here in Indianapolis and they ran $43 each.  I checked at a turbo/injector pump repair facility here and for about $45 each I could have them rebuilt.  I expect there are some better choices available and would appreciate any feedback on this problem.

I do have an 80 something Jetta diesel in need of an engine rebuild.  I suppose that I could, in this interval of time finding a cost-effective method of rebuilding injectors, just pull the injectors from the Jetta and put them in the Quantum.  Anyone see any problems with that plan?

I really look forward to receiving and reading the email from this group.  It's always interesting.

Sincerely,

Gerry
Indianapolis