Starter Cleaning or Replacement DIY link? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

TimAustinW · 03-24-2010, 05:04 PM

So just recently my starter started acting up. I've searched the links and listened to the audio clip that identifies my start up screech problem. The suggestions I've found say it can be cleaned or replaced. I'd like to attempt this myself.

Can someone point me to the DIY link on replacing or cleaning the starter? I couldn't find it but had seen it mentioned.

Thanks

Tim

gschotland · 03-24-2010, 06:25 PM

It's not just cleaning, it's cleaning and lubricating. The original grease getting dirty and drying out is the problem.

Here's the post referencing a DIY article on a VW forum:

Squeel on start-up

This will help with working on the starter itself only. For removal instructions you'll need the Bentley manual, pages 27-8 & 27-9. I've heard it's PITA. A project I'm not looking forward to.