That certainly is a possibility Speedy. Is will be about my 7th time I've pulled it. Got it down to a science so it doesn't bother me to do it again.
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Oldman wrote:
> >
> > Re: 7970 Bug stick
> >
> > I replaced my starter and when I exchanged it, I noted the new starter was
> > shorter in length. The vendor told me the two were the same, just different
> > in length. I confirmed the gear cut was the same. When I installed it, it
> > appeared and felt it fit into the transmission hole correctly although, I
> > did note the mounting base was smaller in size.
> >
> > The problem is, it will whirl but not engage. After a couple of starting
> > attempts, it will apparently jam. After removing and reinstalling, the
> > problem occurs again.
> >
> > BTW, I know about the jamming problem if the bolts are not tightened
> > securely. That is NOT the issue.
> >
> > My question is, are all starters the same or should I be looking for another
> > problem?
> >
> > --
> > 40 years ago my mother said, 'You kneed too no how two spell'. Since I
> > always listened to my mother's advise, all misspelled words are either typos
> > or intentional.
> >
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> I think the dimensions are the difference between the VW and Bosch-built
> starters. Either will work. Maybe you just got a dud rebuild. >
> Speedy Jim
>
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