help with strange noise

[rick@brubakerbox.com (Rick Alexander)]

Brad, my guess is that Patrick is right. Take the solenoid off, take it
inside and clean it well. If it looks right then reassemble with a LITTLE
(remember that in theory you can float the Queen Mary in one drop of oil)
grease on the moving parts. If the brass ring is scorched from making
contact you can dress it up but leave it smooth like a babies butt. Locktite
the long assembly bolts when you put it back together. This has gotten me
through to the next show / swap season.

Good luck,

Rick Alexander
http://www.brubakerbox.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Brad Sayer" <vwrocco87@hotmail.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 4:49 PM
Subject: help with strange noise


> My car likes to make a really strange noise when starting the car cold.  I
> turn the key and hear what sounds like the starter spinning real fast,
like
> free spinning.  It does this for about 4-5 seconds, then with loud
> clunk/grind type sound it engages the engine and the car turns over.
>
> What the hell can it be?  Bad starter?  Something more serious?
>
> It ONLY does it when its real cold. Like in the morning when its <35 and
has
> been sitting all night.  I leave for lunch and at the end of work and its
> fine.  Starts like normal.  Days when its warmer out, starts like normal.
>
> Its got me real worried...
>
> Brad
>
> 87 16V
>
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