Re: QTC/5kT(?): Starter heat shields

["David R. Derting" <davidder@teleport.com>]

I had a similar problems (intermittent starting problems, an apparent 
weak battery) on my '83 TQC.  My solution may not be the right 
one for you but is certainly helped my Audi's starting probs.  Also, it 
may mitigate the need for an auto charger.  I added a large diameter  
ground strap from the alternater body to the chassis of the car.  I 
found a place near the head light assemby area that allowed a solid 
connection to the chassis.

In general I have found the wiring on my car to be substandard to support 
all the electrical demand.  For example, the electric window lifts are 
incredibly slow.  I notice on later models the wires to the lifts are 
larger and the motors are of higher capacity.

David
'83 TQC 530
'85 Jetta GLI with xplant 2.0 16V
'87 Scirocco with 1.8 16V


On Fri, 18 Aug 1995, Steven Buchholz wrote:

> Occasionally I have a problem with the QTC where if I shut down the engine 
> when it is hot, let the car sit for ~10 minutes and then attempt to start 
> the engine again that the starter solenoid does not engage.  I don't even 
> hear it make a sound.  Usually letting the car sit for another 10-20 minutes 
> will allow it to cool down enough for the starter to be revived.  At first 
> the effect seemed to be correlated to having a battery that was not fully 
> charged, but I now keep the battery on a automatic charger when it is in 
> the garage.
> 
> I noticed some starter heat shields for sale in a local auto parts store,
> and I seem to recall someone on the q-list talking about others (Graydon?).
> I checked out the fiche and found two parts listed for the QTC, one appears
> to be a simple piece of sheet metal, while the other seems to be more of an
> insulator (foil & fiberglass).  I do not have either of these on my '83, but
> I noticed something like the insulator on the '88 5kT.  The fiche for the 
> '88 shows only the insulator, and both have the same part number.  If anyone 
> is interested, here are the part numbers from the fiche:
> 
> 	035 911 049  - Starter Cover
> 	035 911 295A - Heat Insulating
> 
> The parts dept says that there are none of the first item (sheetmetal?) in
> the USA, but I can get the second one (for a pretty reasonable price com-
> pared to the aftermarket ones).  
> 
> Now the questions ...
> 
> 1) Anyone else experienced the same problem?  Was it resolved by replacing
>    the starter?
> 2) Anyone with a QTC have any insulation or sheetmetal shield on their 
>    starter?  If so which kind?
> 
> TIA for any information!
> Steve Buchholz
> s_buchho@kla.com
> 

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