Mk1 voltage drop and faint alternator light glowing

[roccit_53 at scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca (C Boyko)]

On 7:54 pm 10/02/06 "Brian McGarvey" <bmcgarvey@gmail.com> wrote:
> Cathy..
>
> Probably bad contacts on the solenoid or the brushes in the starter..
> The other is a field change recommended in the bentley as a HOT START
> problem. they basically relay the starter activation line. hence once
> again German engeers you want to smack for 100 .. they run the
> solenoid activation thru the ignition switch.
>
> The church of high compression highly recommends A2 diesel starters...
> it cranks the bunny over with 12-13:1 compression right over.
> 205 psi across the board @ 45F. It was a very used one out of the
> junkyard as well.
>
> Brian
>
>

Thanks, so a few options. This starter frequently has no issue cranking the
girl over, if it's in the mood. It seems more of a hot start issue, so
maybe a good smack is in order.
cathy