Starter Bushing Replacement

[vwt14]

Hello everyone,

I am sure this has been covered many times and may be a really stupid question but how do I replace the starter bushing? All I can find are how to remove the old one, which I have already got out. The new bushing is quite a bit thicker than the old one. I thought you would just tap a new one in with a hammer but it looks way to large (thickness of metal) for the new one to fit. Sorry if this has be covered, I couldn't find what I was looking for.

Thanks!

[Joey]

Sounds like you have the wrong size bushing as it should easily be tapped in.

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[Cusser]

You need to provide more information.

Like what year is your transmission. Is your starter to be 6 volt or 12 volt, and what was the starter before?
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[vwt14]

Thanks for the replies guys. Sorry to be so vague. So I am replacing my starter on a 1973 Beetle, 12 volt. I ordered a Euromax starter from Cip1. The starter comes with a bushing included. I am only doing a direct replacement, not installing a high torque or autostick starter or anything like that. The old bushing if I go to install it again, fits just snugly in the hole and could be easily tapped into the transmission. The new bushing appears to have slightly thicker walls and is slightly larger in diameter and does not appear to even come close to being able to tap the bushing in. Does this make sense?

Thanks.

[caffeinebean]

Use the old one.

[Tim Donahoe]

Actually, don't get another bushing.

Send the Euromax back and pay the extra money for a rebuilt Bosch auto-stik starter. No bushing is required

Also, the starter has more power.

Tim

[Joey]

Take Tim Donahoe's advice - Euromax's stuff is pretty crappy...
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[flyboat]

I went to a self supporting starter like the ones used in the type 3 engine setups. No worries ever since. No bushings needed. Later, I switched to the Hi Torque unit which is the same fitment as the non supporting starter
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[jlex]

You need to take the new bushing to the grinding wheel (or file) and chamfer the leading edge. Put just a slight bevel on that edge, and no further than the edge. That'll be enough to get it started in straight, then just tap it in the rest of the way. Don't forget to lube the inside of it before installing the starter.
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[scrivyscriv]

Too big = too big. Don't try to install the bearing, you might crack your transmission case.

Best option is to get a replacement bearing.. If you have the tools, measure ID of the bearing hole, OD of the old bearing, OD of new bearing, and see what you come up with.
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[Frodge]

If you use the auto stick stsrter , do you take the old bushing out? Or do you leave the old bushing in and just remove and replace the starter?

[Tim Donahoe]

Leave the old bushing where it is. It doesn't interfere with the auto-stick in any respect.

Tim
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[andrewvwclassic]

get a dial caliper and take off a few thousanths with sand paper. you have the old one to measure against leave some extra for fitment. I haave done this to valve guides. Never let a bushing get the better of you and stop you from getting a part installed. will make you second guess every decision you have made until that point.

[Frodge]

[andrewvwclassic]

usually because people feel confortable with the knowledge thet already have with a part, how long it last, what to worry about going bad, needing to change ect. ect.. Keeping a stock style is also a concern as well as reliance on more complicated or les complecated poor quality parts. Who cares. I always liked the bushing it makes the port serve a second purpouse other than easy access.

[Tim Donahoe]

The Bosch auto-stick starter is a stock part.

I got a Bosch auto-stick starter a few years back. No problems whatsoever. Easy to put in, too. No bushing worries at all.

The only reason I can think of why most owners don't install the auto-stick starter is because it costs more money than a regular starter.

Tim
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[Frodge]

Where did you buy your starter?

[johneliot]

John at aircooled has one.
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