[time to replace starter?]

[tberk@mindspring.com (T Berk)]

Cathy Boyko wrote:
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> 
> Though the "whack whack" cure often points to the solenoid, I'd look at the
> main wires as well. I just fixed the 91 Jetta for this very thing yesterday,
> the "big red wire" (technical term) to the alternator looked good, but on
> inspection, had corroded inside the insulation to the point where only the
> insulation held it together, and wiggling/smacking would sometimes connect it.
> One new wire, and she fires right up. Get some sandpaper and dielectric grease
> ready too. If you replace the starter, you'll need to clean the contacts
> anyway, so may as well give it a try.
> Another case for Brother Tosha and the church of the free electron perhaps?
> Cathy, faithful sister, spreading the good word
> 
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Yep, getting new Hot 12v to Starter and 12v Ground to body (chassis)/
Transaxle case/ Block is one of the best starter, battery charger,
bright headlights, non dipping radio thing the older VW owner can do.

Cheap sources, besides FLAPS is welding shops, and/or surplus shops
who sell grounding/welding cable by the pound or foot.

At the very least get some new units and clean the contacts to the
metal on metal places and coat wit a light skim of dielectric grease
or petroleum jelly or something. 

Oxygen is good in the combustion process but bad in the electron flow
arena.

TBerk
"But my cables look _fine_".  Replace em anyway.   Do it.