2001 Jetta TDI Starter replacement

ffemtp

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OK, looking to replace my starter before it totally fails on me. Does anyone have a suggestion on where / what brand of new or rebuilt starter to get?

My car is a 5 speed...

Also, I am looking to do this myself. I checked under the hood, and it "looks" like a straight-forward job. Does anyone have any thoughts before I jump in?
(Obviously, the battery is the first to be DC'd).... ;)
 

Strykeviper

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ffemtp

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What brand did they end up sending you?

I never even considered Ebay for this....
 

Strykeviper

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The starter is an aftermarket one remanufactured by World Power Systems. I only decided to buy one from them after another member said they had gotten one and did not have any issues with it. I can't find the exact post, but it was one of the "hard to start when hot" threads.
 

hanother

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I have been using one of their starters for a couple of months now, so far I'm very happy with it.

HT
 

ffemtp

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OK, sounds good. I'll give it a try....

Any trouble with the install? Or, do they install as easy as they seem?
 

Strykeviper

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ffemtp

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I appreciate all the help. My new starter should be here in a few days.

Once I get the starter changed out I will post with my results, comments.

Thanks everyone!
 

hanother

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Glad to help, removing/installing is a pretty straight forward job. The biggest pita is the nut holding the plastic wire shroud on, its the top side nut. a long extension on your socket will help.

GL, HT
 
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