RE: 16v starter woes, I think...

["Gabriel Avila" <rocco_16v@hotmail.com>]

I would suggest trying to move the engine by the crank using a socket wrench 
with the apropiate socket. If it spins with no weird noises then remove the 
timing mark plastic cover on the transmission and look inside for any 
abnormality. You may also try removing the two screws that hold the lower 
metal cover that is beetween the engine and the tranny (you'll have to bend 
the metal sheet towards the engine for clearance). Try pushing the flywheel 
backand forth to see if it is loose. Also remove the starter and try 
starting it outside of the car to check for malfunctioning selenoid or 
starter.

Gabriel
'87 Scirocco 16v
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>[mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of
>SNixon5523@aol.com
>Sent: Monday, October 22, 2001 8:41 PM
>To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: 16v starter woes, I think...
>
>
>I need a little help diagnosing a problem.  I was driving along
>today when all of a sudden, the RPM's drop and the car stalls (87
>16v BTW).  My first thought was the timing belt.  It's not quite
>due for a change (it's on my very near future to do list).  I try
>restarting the car and all I get is a high pitched whine, like the
>engine isn't being cranked.  I pop the hood and crank again, eyeing
>the timing belt and it is not moving.  Do I have a crapped out
>starter or should I be looking at something else or in addition to
>the starter?
>
>TIA,
>Stewart
>
>
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