I had recently had my engin redone VW Jetta 3 CL 1993 model, and when i got it back it was working perfectly, starting fine. 2weeks about after one moring off to work the car started fine but on going home the afternoon the car would not start we had to kick start it. I took it back to the guy and asked what could be wrong as it started perfectly that morning but he immeadtly said it could be the battery. So i had a guy come to test it but im not sure if he was just trying to sell me a battery. Although the engin by short cutting it starts up fine. What could it be, starter motor, altinator, or the battery. Rozanne

Thanks for the reply, 1) The engine does not turn at all but battery is still charged 2) Solinoid and life to starter 3)Yes, as above, Before it was repaired, there were problems with the starting initially. But after it was fixed it started fine. but rearly would struggle to take. Between now and then it was definatly easier to start no noises or anything. Thanks for the reply, 1) The engine does not turn at all but battery is still charged 2) Solinoid and life to starter 3)Yes, as above, Before it was repaired, there were problems with the starting initially. But after it was fixed it started fine. but rearly would struggle to take. Between now and then it was definatly easier to start no noises or anything.

Have the starter motor checked and also the electrical connections to it. I think it would be advisable to check the starter relay. If the hard start persists after having those units checked. I think it would be a good idea to have the starter motor checked with a load test. The starter must be placed under load to see if it turns in that condition. If it fails that will mean replacing either the brushes or bushes. I think maybe you'll need some auto electricians help for that. If we're talking about a diesel engine the problem with it failing to take, will probably be related to a problem with the filter housing pump ( thats the unit which houses the fuel filter) and has primer on top. It looks like a large button which can be pushed down and it returns on its own. If its soft while the engine is cranked, try pumping as someone starts with the key. the second possibillity is that the injector pum is defective and may need repair, servicing and callibiration.
This may not have been done at the time the engine was rehabilitated. Expect the head and rotor to have become worn. its always better to have the injectors serviced at the same time as the pump. The two problems you have are seperate and would not have been carried out with the enginework.
Let me know what happens. Regards Johngee Have the starter motor checked and also the electrical connections to it. I think it would be advisable to check the starter relay. If the hard start persists after having those units checked. I think it would be a good idea to have the starter motor checked with a load test. The starter must be placed under load to see if it turns in that condition. If it fails that will mean replacing either the brushes or bushes. I think maybe you'll need some auto electricians help for that. If we're talking about a diesel engine the problem with it failing to take, will probably be related to a problem with the filter housing pump ( thats the unit which houses the fuel filter) and has primer on top. It looks like a large button which can be pushed down and it returns on its own. If its soft while the engine is cranked, try pumping as someone starts with the key. the second possibillity is that the injector pum is defective and may need repair, servicing and callibiration. This may not have been done at the time the engine was rehabilitated. Expect the head and rotor to have become worn. its always better to have the injectors serviced at the same time as the pump. The two problems you have are seperate and would not have been carried out with the enginework. Let me know what happens. Regards Johngee