Re: [8v][starter questions]

["Chris DeLong" <green536@hotmail.com>]

I would have to say that you are either having a problem with your ignition 
switch/wiring or the starter is junk.

OTOH, a Diesel starter is always a good mod if you can accept the extra 
weight. They turn the engine over faster and last significantly longer than 
a gas one as they dont have to work so hard to start the engine. I have one 
on my 'Rocco and one on my wifes Jetta.

>
>Okay so here's the deal.  I have an 82 Scirocco with a RD engine (ie. high
>compression) swapped into it with a shaved head (ie. higher compression).  
>I
>am in the process of rebuilding the engine because I seem to have toasted a
>bearing a while ago.  My intentions are to replace pretty much everything 
>in
>the engine bay because I plan on selling the car.  My question is this...
>
>My starter is a little hesitant on starting the car despite all the tricks
>being done (extra grounds, bigger wires, etc...) I figure this is because 
>of
>the high compression, yes? no?  If so would it be benificial for me to put 
>a
>newer or new diesel starter on the car because these starters seem to be a
>bit beefer because of the compression ratios on the cars they are meant to
>start?  Or am I completely off the mark here and missing the reason behind
>my hard starting.  Any help is muchly appreciated...TIA
>
>
>Jody Bailey
>82 Scirocco 8v (heartless and waiting to be put back together)
>85 Scirocco 8v (being used for paint practise :)
>
>
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Chris DeLong
ICQ#45030867
Seattle, WA USA
'80 16V Rag
'78 Scirocco (for sale)
'88 Scirocco (new!)
'78 Rabbit (16V) Woohoo!
'82 GLI
'80 Jetta
'80 'Vert
'65 Bus (ugly, but good for campin' W/toaster oven)
'61 17 Window


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