this might help

https://sites.google.com/site/vanagonheadlightrelays/deluxe-hard-start-relay

alistair

On 13-Jun-11, at 11:48 AM, John Rodgers wrote:

> Recently, the starter on my stock 2.1 L WBX has beun to drag on
> starting. It has gotten progressively worse, and last night, when
> departing an art show, almost didn't start the engine. Today it simply
> want start. Grinds the engine over a couple of turns, hen just poops
> out. Put in a fresh battery, cleaned the terminals and the battery
> ground point to the body. Still grind, grind, stop. So, not a battery
> problem. Could be another ground problem somewhere, or the starter
> itself.
>
> I need educating on starter trouble shooting, maintenance, R&R and
> Starter Tips and. Tricks. Any of you good Volks up to the task??
>
> Thanks.
>
> John
>
> --
> John Rodgers
> Clayartist and Moldmaker
> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> Chelsea, AL
> Http://www.moldhaus.com