1984 Volkswagen Van Starting problems

1984 VOLKSWAGEN VAN
250,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JEFTONE
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My 84 VW vanagon used to start, although it would start turning over very slowly like it was sticking. Now it won't turn over at all. The battery is new as is, I believe, the clutch. The stereo and lights still turn on as well. Also, it has been sitting for sometime as I have not had the money to fix it. Any suggestions?
Apr 10, 2009 at 7:54 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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HI there ,

Remove the spark plugs and make sure the engine can turn over fairly easily by hand, if so the engine is not seizing up, then i would get the starter wiring checked and the starter as well, start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
Apr 10, 2009 at 8:33 PM
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