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Subject:Starter spins, engine doesn't
From:Greg Potts
Date:Tue, 15 Mar 2005 18:45:20 -0500

Hi Volks,

I recently bought a 1988 Vanagon GL automatic which the PO told me had
a seized engine. It's parked at my Dad's place... this morning he was
having a look at it and decided to try turning the key. The starter
engages and turns the flywheel, but the engine does not turn over.

Is this potentially a simple problem with the flex plate, starter, TC
or flywheel; or is it more likely that the PO is correct and the engine
is toast?  I might be able to spare some time to look at it over easter
weekend and was wondering what I should tackle first.

Happy trails,

Greg Potts
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

1973/74/79 Westfakia Conversion **Bob the Tomato**  LY3H
1977 Sunroof Automatic L63H/L90D
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