350i becoming a 500i
350i becoming a 500i
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wooly350i

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2,248 posts

238 months

Monday 21st April 2008
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I have heard a whisper that i may need to put a beefyer starter motor on my new 5 ltr engine instead of using the standard Lucas Range Rover one i had on my 350i.I need to order a new one so i want to make sure i get the right one,any pointers would be appreciated ta.

shpub

8,507 posts

302 months

Monday 21st April 2008
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Don't bother. It should be OK. There are dead easy to change anyway so see if you have a problem first.

combine

3,114 posts

259 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2008
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wooly350i said:
I have heard a whisper that i may need to put a beefyer starter motor on my new 5 ltr engine instead of using the standard Lucas Range Rover one i had on my 350i.I need to order a new one so i want to make sure i get the right one,any pointers would be appreciated ta.
'Sounds' a bit of a beasty !yum

TVRleigh_BBWR

6,553 posts

243 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2008
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Only think you need a different starter if your running a T5 box.
Which a lot of the 5ltr Griff and chims run.