Hi. I misspoke in my e-mail. I am thinking of having the flywheel
replaced again, which could give me another 5 years of semi-trouble
free starting. Is it a hard job OR should I take it to a shop?(I'm not
much of a mechanic and have never removed a VW engine). Thanks, JOHN



zigford wrote:
> john wrote:
>
> > Anyone else having my problems? I converted my 65 bug to 12 volt years
> > ago and left the 6 volt starter in. About 7 years ago, I had to have my
> > flywheel replaced because the 6 volt starter had worn down the flywheel
> > teeth and it wouldn't always catch.
> > Now it's doing the same thing again. The starter doesn't engage the
> > flywheel the first time, often taking about 6-12 times before it
> > finally does.
> > What is the simpliest cure? Replace the flywheel again? Replacing the 6
> > volt starter with a 12 volt starter seems like a lot of work plus you
> > have to replace the starter too.
> > Any ideas? Thanks and could you answer me at my e-mail:
> > ? Thanks, John(Napa, CA)
>
> I recently purchased a 63 bug, which has also been converted to 12
> volts, and still has the 6volt starter on it. Since I haven't had any
> problems, maybe the "gear" on my starter has been changed. Is that
> possible?
>
> And its actually not very difficult to change the starter out, but you
> would also have to change the bushing in the bell housing.