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Offline UKChrisT

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What is this?
« on: 19 November 2012, 12:35 »
Hi,

Towards the front of my car (not far from the sump) there is a black round shape object that has rust and has rotted through, please see picture. Any help would be much appreciated.

 
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Offline Gti_Jamo

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Re: What is this?
« Reply #1 on: 19 November 2012, 13:00 »
Thats your starter motor  :wink:
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Offline UKChrisT

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Re: What is this?
« Reply #2 on: 19 November 2012, 13:03 »
Oh dear, don't sound good.  :grin:

It has a lot of rust which seems to have eaten away, I guess it needs replacing or?

What are the prices usually for a new starter motor?
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Offline GTi_James

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Re: What is this?
« Reply #3 on: 19 November 2012, 13:20 »
got qouted £140 for a bosh and fitted, though £120 from any gen supplier and fit it yourself
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Offline MereKat

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Re: What is this?
« Reply #4 on: 19 November 2012, 13:34 »
Are you on Dubgeneration Chris? If not, they have a discount with Robinson VW in Norwich, Lowestoft and N. Walsham. I've been surprised by some of their prices!
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Offline UKChrisT

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Re: What is this?
« Reply #5 on: 19 November 2012, 13:38 »
No I'm not mate?
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Offline UKChrisT

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Re: What is this?
« Reply #6 on: 19 November 2012, 13:45 »
Never heard of these till you just mentioned mate, have became a member waiting for my account to become activated. Do you attend the meetings?
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Offline MereKat

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Re: What is this?
« Reply #7 on: 19 November 2012, 13:53 »
Been to a few, nice bunch of guys really! Loads of knowledge and plenty of people that can help you out locally  :smiley:

Where abouts in Norwich are you?
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Offline UKChrisT

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Re: What is this?
« Reply #8 on: 19 November 2012, 14:27 »
I'm actually outside of Norwich, small village called Ludham not far from Potter Heigham/Stalham.

I usually take my Golf to Autotech near the new KFC drive thru.
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Offline dan2252

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Re: What is this?
« Reply #9 on: 19 November 2012, 14:55 »
does the starter motor work? if so dont change it for rust mate! just leave it or give it a quick sand down and spray if your really bothered
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