aldo56 0 Posted March 28, 2007 im currently running a 1900 engine on a 1600 box with a 1900 flywheel. Im still using my 1600 starter but it makes a rather unpleasant grind/whine, do i need a 1900 starter? sounds like its not engaging correctly? cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim.Badger 15 Posted March 28, 2007 Its the sarter. It's probably just knackered. Replace it with a 16v starter and replace the wiring whilst your at it. It is possible though that the starter is slightly out of alignment. There should be a guide sleeve around one of the bolts, if it's missing the starter can be mounted slightly wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim205GTI 3 Posted March 28, 2007 Also try running a wire straight from the battery postive to the starter solenoid and see if it engages then as it might be a wiring problem and that the solenoid is not getting enough juice......... if it is that could be the brown multiplug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianthemagical 1 Posted March 28, 2007 is it actually turning the engine over? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aldo56 0 Posted March 29, 2007 yeh it does start the engine, im thinking its just not alligned properly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
