1995 Volkswagen Jetta starter

1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
165,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DANIELMC1
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i installed a starter simple 2 bolts starter doesnot engage every time everything appears ok fly wheel etc. i dont know if it needs shimmed or bolt holes should be filed out alittle biggeror what need help girlfriends car thankyou
Apr 5, 2009 at 7:13 AM
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DR LOOT
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did you install a new starter or a used one? did you stick your head in the whole with a flashlight and examined the teeth on the flywheel? try this test, taken 19 mm socket,put it on the crank turn the engine about 1/4 of return and try to engage the starter, if it works the flywheel is no good.
Apr 7, 2009 at 5:17 PM