1995 Volkswagen Jetta starter

Tiny
DANIELMC1
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  • 1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 165,000 MILES
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
Sunday, April 5th, 2009 AT 7:13 AM

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Tiny
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.
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 AT 5:17 PM

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