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Vehicle & Technical => Series Land Rovers => Topic started by: owenj on January 16, 2004, 11:53:06

Title: starter motor
Post by: owenj on January 16, 2004, 11:53:06

DISASTER

Got up this morning to get Sully in shape for TIXOVER, was going to head out and get some new tyres, lo and behold - no power.

Looks like the starter motor is [!Expletive Deleted!].

Don't know if I can get it all sorted before Sunday - so unless somebody has some good tips or a spare starter motor lying about and picks up this post before it gets dark today - I won't be able to make it.

 :cry:

Title: starter motor
Post by: themudmurderer on January 16, 2004, 11:59:30

take the starter off and give it a good clean up. have a look at all the wires to make sure none are broken and make sure your battery is good.
mike

Title: starter motor
Post by: owenj on January 16, 2004, 12:04:44

Just about to start - the thing has to come off anyway. Is there an easy way of getting it off - Haynes seem to suggest removing the exhaust manifold???

Title: starter motor
Post by: Thrasher on January 16, 2004, 12:07:23

Undo the bolts, then roll the starter down the chassis rail. It can be done. DO NOT REMOVE EXHAUST!!!!

BTDT

Title: starter motor
Post by: owenj on January 16, 2004, 13:48:54

OK - unit is now off.

I have opened it looked, been horified at the shattered interior :shock:  and closed it. IMHO it is not likely to be repaired (certainly by me).

Anyone know if I can get one locally (Northampton) as time is kinda crucial now. :roll:

Title: starter motor
Post by: Thrasher on January 16, 2004, 13:52:11

Halfords, or CMC or one of the other local motor factors.......!

Title: starter motor
Post by: turtle on January 16, 2004, 14:33:27

Owen,

You might have got this via MSN from Frank, but I have used these guys before on repairing starting motors in my old V8 they were very good and quite cheap, they might be able to get it repaired in a day? It's worth a try.

Auto Electrical Services
Willowbridge Marina, Stoke Rd Bletchley
Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire
MK2 3JZ

Tel: 01908 643179

Title: starter motor
Post by: themudmurderer on January 16, 2004, 17:07:16

why not just buy a new one?i have a spair but im in kent :?  try paddoks or someone.
mike

Title: starter motor
Post by: owenj on January 16, 2004, 18:18:39

What a day - as confirmed the starter motor is beyond repair.

Yep - I could by a new one, unfortunately this particular hobby of mine receives very little financial backing from the finance director, aka missus.

Well we'll see how it goes tommorow with Plan B - cheers Phil.

Title: starter motor
Post by: themudmurderer on January 16, 2004, 18:30:37

Well good luck mate!!
mike

Title: starter motor
Post by: turtle on January 19, 2004, 08:45:26

Owen, Sorry that the starters I got were not the right ones.  :cry:

Have you managed to get another?