Sounds like the starter itself is failing - I can't remember the technical term but it's often referred to as the "Bendix" which essentially throws-out a gear that engages with the starter.
Simple fix however. For $150, buy a replacement starter. R&R the starter. Mo Better. --- Jassem <[email protected]> wrote: > New problem: > > The starter's solenoid doesn't always get the small gear onto the > flywheel, > so the starter rotates without turning over the engine. I have to > try 3-4 > times before the gear meshes. Is this an indication of something > beginning > to fail? I simply don't wish to have to push-start the car someday > soon. ===== Matthew Yip [email protected] http://www.geocities.com/mgyip/ '87 GTi 16v - x2 '88 M5 '99 F350 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
