vw polo mk3 starter motor problems HELP!!

[kendohawk]

hey there my starter motor failed so got a new one
and was told by kwik fit the starter engine should factory fit but it just slid into the gearbox
i was then told that there is ment to be a brass bearing that helps hold the start motor in place
after 3weeks it broke again
and they said they cant do anything all they did was fit a new starter motor
what should i do ?
can i get this repaired or should i get rid of my car while its running again

[Crasher]

The brass bush in the bell housing has disintegrated and if the hole is gouged out bigger than original then the box has to be rebuilt with a new bell housing or a custom made sleeve fitted, all of which are expensive as the box has to come out. As for unloading your car on some poor unsuspecting innocent buyer, I cannot advise you on that as if I did something like that (being in the trade) I would be breaking the law…

[kendohawk]

Hey thanks for a fast reply
i really dont know what todo
kwik fit fitted for me and it lasted 3weeks
so i got a new one fitted today
i see u can buy gear boxes on ebay would it be worth my while buying one and getting it fitted?
or should i try trade my car in i really dont know what to do
could a mechanic repair this ? how much u think it would cost
thanks

[Crasher]

Used boxes are a dangerous game, you may find one with a good starter bush but that is otherwise worn out. Of course a mechanic could repair it but it is not going to be cheap.

[kendohawk]

what ill do is ill phone locally places who deal with gearboxes
when i phone will i say that the he brass bush in the bell housing has disintegrated ?
if its a couple o hundred ill do it
as i like my vw only done 60k miles but r reg
done well on mot aswell
im so frustrated
thanks for your support