How to MK3 golf starter motor rebuild/Recon????

[DanChave]

My starter motor has given up the ghost and there is no way in hell I want to buy a new one unless I absolutely have to! Has anyone done a guide or has any tips as how to strip it down and clean it up? i.e. what not to do, how I can tell if a part is warn etc?

Cheers guys 

[Screech16v]

My starter motor has given up the ghost and there is no way in hell I want to buy a new one unless I absolutely have to! Has anyone done a guide or has any tips as how to strip it down and clean it up? i.e. what not to do, how I can tell if a part is warn etc?

Cheers guys 

Its really not worth trying to recon one ,parts will need replacing ,good second hand one will only be £20ish 

[DanChave]

I've bought some high temp grease and some brake cleaner and im gonna give it a clean tomorrow. If it doesn't work out I'll give a ring round to the scrappys in my area!