Re: Starting woes '89 100Q

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In a message dated 8/8/98 Frank Stadmeyer <stadmef@connix.com> writes:

<< Sometimes the starter will engage and spin the engine briefly before
disengaging from the engine while the starter continues to turn.  Try it again
and it may work fine.  Another attempt and it may just spin without engaging
the engine. >>

That was the problem with mine when I bought the car and I "lived with it" for
~10k miles until it started to get worse.

<< Am I better off just getting a rebuilt and from where.  Who's got the best
prices. >>

I got mine from Pep Boys (thanks again to Igor K. for the tip) for about
$115.00 (I believe) and it carries a lifetime warranty (it is a rebuilt).

<< How long can I expect to be able to get it started before it craps out
completely? >>

That's hard to say...like I said, mine was that way when I bought the car and
went another 10k miles before it got really bad.

Removal and replacement is not too tough. *Disconnect battery first!* The
upper mounting bolt is a bit blind but you can feel for where it is located
and removal isn't that bad. The starter is held in place by the upper bolt,
and a lower bolt/nut. Other than that it is a matter of removing the wires and
it comes right out. Make note of wiring locations and re-use the insulater
from the old starter (turbos only?). HTH

Mike Veglia
87 5kcstq