Dan,
Sounds like the starter bendix may be engaged with the flywheel. Try
turning the shaft on the back side of the starter. I think it's a 3/8
inch square on the end of the shaft. If this is the case, one way will
be real tough to turn, the other way may release the bendix from the
ring gear.
If this fixes it, you may have to remove the starter and graes the
bendix. It may also have on open on the armature. Check that out when
the starter is out
Chuck Schaefer
Daniel Pruett wrote:
>
> Hey Don,
> You're making me feel bad here. I just went outside and saw my poor 'B
> just sitting there looking neglected while my VW is practically smiling
> at me. The 'B just won't start. I have no clue why. When I turn the
> ignition on the pumps come on, all the electrics work, but as soon as I
> turn the key everything dies. The clock stops, the engine doesn't even
> turn. Nothing. I was thinking battery, but it can't be, that thing is
> only a few months old. I don't have the slightest clue...I wish these
> things came with Technical Manuals like my damn LAV's do...that way at
> least I could troubleshoot without having to be the greatest car
> mechanic ever (which I'm not, not even close).
>
> Daniel Pruett
>
> Don Collins wrote:
> >
> > Hey Dan here is one for you...... ran around all week in the MG due to the
> > VW (95 Passat VR6) being broken. great time for it too w/ BCW.
> >
> > BTW, list, great run today with the Capital City Car Club downtown. nice to
> > see some other LBCs out on the road for a change.....
> >
> > Don Collins
> > 70B
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> "The surest way to corrupt a youth is to instruct him to hold in higher
> regard those that think alike than those who think differently."
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