1987 Volkswagen Scirocco - Won't Start, Help Please?

[Schadnfreude]

I turned a corner, was in 2nd gear, didn't downshift to 1st (like an idiot) and car stalled, bounced a few times. (usually the stalling procedure)

A little rubber lid of some sort fell off, 4-5 inches in length, 3-4 in width. Hollow in middle so as to slide onto something (had a little black fluid inside, not much just enough to get my hands dirty).

After stalling, I tried to start the car. I would turn the key to ignite and all I hear is ONE clicking sound. Then nothing. Not the battery, it's new. Not the alternator, jump start won't work.

Anybody have an idea what could be wrong?

[alpinweiss]

Can you post a photo of the piece that fell off?

[Schadnfreude]

There it is.

[anotherslammeddub]

can you bumpstart it? sounds like a starter motor issue to me.. but if stuff falls off you car then check all of the power and earth cables and connections in the starting&charging circuits.

it'll be something simple.

[rocconut]

That looks like the front engine mount bushing. Check and see if your starter bolts are installed. Check to see if your connections to the starter are connected/ secured.