Another part has just given up leaving me stranded....Again!

[Karl TVR]

Hi guys,

Bought myself a shiny new alternator and now my starter motor has given up!!!! The search function is down and I need any information about what starter motor I require. Will any standard ford V6 starter do??

Thanks in advance for any information

Karl

[tozerman]

What I would do is remove the starter and take it to be reconditioned, that way you eliminate the problem of buying the wrong starter at higher cost and more hassle taking it back etc, chances are it is just the solenoid which should be about £25-£30 fitted at your local auto electrical place, good luck.

Cheers.....Tony..

[Spathodus77]

I replaced my starter recently (2.9L V6). On phoning the motor factors it transpired that Ford used two different starters in the 2.9L Granada. I took mine off and was able to quote the part number to them (use the part number on the main body of the motor). The part number for mine was 0001108035 and it was made by Bosch. I think it would be wise to check the part no on yours before getting a new unit. New unit was easy to install.

Ralph

[Karl TVR]

Thanks guys. Will get the part number and get down to a local autofactors today. Hopefully after this it'll run without any major issues for more than a week I guess after 20 years the original parts are allowed to give up.

Karl

[v8s4me]

Karl TVR said:

I guess after 20 years the original parts are allowed to give up. Karl

That's the best way to look at it. No easier on the wallet but at least it's a quick fix and when it's doen you'll be mobile again. Be grateful it's not a nightmare fault like MEP's. Suggest you check any service history you have and make a judgement about what else might need doing and if it critical take pre-emptive action to avoid getting stranded.

[shoab]

Hi

You could also try these people, they sold me just the solenoid and with no problems to change, they will post parts UK wide. I was very pleased with them.

Regards

Graham

http://www.startermotor-alternator.co.uk/

[ketvrin]

Are you sure it has given up and is not just a connection or wiring problem elsewhere? what are the symptoms ?

you dont want to fit a new starter motor to find you have not cured the problem...

K

[Karl TVR]

The starter motor is with the local autofactor guys and they think it can be reconditioned so fingers crossed. Once I've got a definitive answer to the prob I'll post what's wrong and any other info I find out. Really appreciating all the help guys.

I'm also having the heater/blowers fixed so I'll post how that goes too. Noticed there's a few heater/blower issues on here at the min.

Karl