[Vwdiesel] starter issue in Diesel Vanagon

[Bryan Belman]

I drove the van into my garage 2 weeks back after returning from the camping trip, motor is not locked up.
motor runs fine.
engine turns just fine but I will try again this evening to turn the motor by hand to be sure and try the starter one more time before removing it.
 

Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp -- running :<)
92 Jetta 1.6 Eco-Turbo Diesel, 5sp -- running :<)
82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA -- running :<)
70 Type 1 stock Elm Green Beetle -- Under Restoration :-)

From: Sandy Cameron <scameron at storm.ca>
To: vwdiesel at audifans.com 
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2012 8:38 AM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] starter issue in Diesel Vanagon

Sounds like a locked-up engine. (timing belt issue)

Try turning the engine BACKWARDS a bit with a wrench, if it will move
backwards but not forward, your belt is slipped / stripped, or broken.

If you are REALLY lucky, it happened on a start attempt, and may not have
trashed the head.

If so, give appropriate thanks, replace the belt, time it, and drive on.

It never was the starter.

Sandy

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