Why don't you try kicking the starter over using a screwdriver?  Touch the
positive lead on the back of the solenoid and the lead that actuates it --
there should be two bolts on the back.  Make sure you're out of gear,
parking brake is engaged and that your ignition is on.  Oh yeah, make sure
there no gas puddles at or near the starter... har har.

As usual, try at your own risk. I'm not responsible for any
injuries/damages/bad feelings.  I got no money so don't sue me.

Chris.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick Rueb" <VW87JETAGL@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 7:59 PM
Subject: whackin with hammer ....starter

> tried whackin it with hammer numerous times start still just clicks, no
crank
> plenty of juice.. i have bad connections off alternator would this cause
it
> not to crank any other way of checkin do you guys also know what size the
> allen key for removal of starter
> thanks patrick
> 87 wolfsburg van 2.1L 4 SPEED MANUAL 2wd
>