Perhaps a high-torque starter is what's needed. I have seen adapter plates that allow use of a TDI starter. I also have seen gear reduction starters available from GoWesty. 

Chris.

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Dnia Apr 14, 2012 o godz. 1:49 Ken Olsen <648.ken@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> I'm getting some good electrical advice, but I did jumper a fresh battery
> directly to the starter. I've also, at this point replaced the starter, so
> I'm ruling out electrical.
> 
> I also replaced the bushing.
> 
> What else to check?
> 
> 
>>>> 
>>>> Symptoms:
>>>> Turns over very slowly, sometimes stopping (or catching?)
>>>> Runs fine when started.
>>>> Battery voltage looks good. Jumping doesn't help.
>>>> Voltage at starter matches battery.
>>>> Turns over slowly with:
>>>>   - spark plugs removed.
>>>>   - fresh battery jumpered directly to starter.
>>>>   - WITH NEW STARTER INSTALLED!
>>>>