VW Baja ROTARY install

Jeff20B · 11-17-2008, 02:05 PM

Uhg, it didin't want to fire. The engine is too tight and the starter can't crank it fast enough. I tried all my tricks. The radiator turned out to have a leak also. I tried to solder it but I'll just take it to a rad shop.

I now have a few options. I could try a 6 volt starter with a 12V solenoid (they don't last very long), or get another high torque starter like my current one (doesn't make much sense and is costly).

Plus the choke on the carb isn't hooked up so obviously getting a fresh rebuild started on cold mornings could prove to be difficult until it has some miles under its belt. I also can't rip on it until then. If it snows too soon I won't be able to rev it enough to keep from getting stuck.

A better option is to pull the engine and drop it into the GLC since it needs an engine right now and the engine bay is fully compatible. All the mechanical work is complete in the baja so it's just a few bolts to pull it. It would take no time at all. Couple days, really.

11-17-2008, 02:05 PM	#1
Jeff20B Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 215 Rep Power: 18	Uhg, it didin't want to fire. The engine is too tight and the starter can't crank it fast enough. I tried all my tricks. The radiator turned out to have a leak also. I tried to solder it but I'll just take it to a rad shop. I now have a few options. I could try a 6 volt starter with a 12V solenoid (they don't last very long), or get another high torque starter like my current one (doesn't make much sense and is costly). Plus the choke on the carb isn't hooked up so obviously getting a fresh rebuild started on cold mornings could prove to be difficult until it has some miles under its belt. I also can't rip on it until then. If it snows too soon I won't be able to rev it enough to keep from getting stuck. A better option is to pull the engine and drop it into the GLC since it needs an engine right now and the engine bay is fully compatible. All the mechanical work is complete in the baja so it's just a few bolts to pull it. It would take no time at all. Couple days, really.