Replacing Starter Motor

[jensena]

I need to replace my Starter Motor and hope to do it myself as I have been told it's DIY'able. I did ask this question a couple of days ago but got ignored, so I hope someone can help But does anyone here have ..
1. An idiots guide on how to do it.

and
2. The best place to get a Starter Motor from

Thank you

Edited by jensena on Wednesday 2nd May 16:37

[RUSSELLM]

I can half help on number 2

I bought one off ebay that lasted two weeks & was toast, I've now binned it as it's not repairable. "cae-sales" was the supplier.

If you've got the "Tilton" one on, get it refurbed.

Edited by RUSSELLM on Wednesday 2nd May 15:15

[jensena]

This is also from Ebay - but with a 12 month warranty. Anyone bought one from these guys?

And also, is there anyone out there who can please tell tell me how you fit it??

[SI-PEN]

I got an uprated one off Ebay, 1.7kW. I paid £248 and the supplier was C.E. Smith & Sons, Epping Essex.

Had no problem with it at all, and I've fitted a few now and this has been the best so far.

[SI-PEN]

Alan, YHM

[davidn]

SI-PEN said:

I got an uprated one off Ebay, 1.7kW. I paid £248 and the supplier was C.E. Smith & Sons, Epping Essex.

Had no problem with it at all, and I've fitted a few now and this has been the best so far.

Went throught 3 of those in a weekend, each time clutch had gone. They replaced them no problems but didn't have the heart to fit the third although I was getting quite quick at it in the end.
Good news you got a good one but it does seem a bit hit and miss to me.
Tried another supplier since then, that fried itself in a month, currently on a Race Mettle. 2 months in and it still starts - must be a record.
Cheers
David

[jensena]

This is the Ebay one - I forgot to put the link in before

Starter

[SI-PEN]

davidn said:

SI-PEN said:

I got an uprated one off Ebay, 1.7kW. I paid £248 and the supplier was C.E. Smith & Sons, Epping Essex.

Had no problem with it at all, and I've fitted a few now and this has been the best so far.

Went throught 3 of those in a weekend, each time clutch had gone. They replaced them no problems but didn't have the heart to fit the third although I was getting quite quick at it in the end.
Good news you got a good one but it does seem a bit hit and miss to me.
Tried another supplier since then, that fried itself in a month, currently on a Race Mettle. 2 months in and it still starts - must be a record.
Cheers
David

I spoke to race mettle but they were bloody expensive! Would be interested to know how it is in 6 months. How often do you use your car, everyday or weekends?

[SI-PEN]

jensena said:

This is the Ebay one - I forgot to put the link in before

Starter

Thats the one I fitted, but mine has been great! I'll now touch every piece of wood in the house!!

[byker28i]

Fancy doing the job, taking pictures and writing it up?

I'll find a space on the website

[jensena]

You only want me to do them so you can gloat because yours never bl**dy goes wrong

Edited by jensena on Wednesday 2nd May 22:25

[davidn]

SI-PEN said:

davidn said:

SI-PEN said:

I got an uprated one off Ebay, 1.7kW. I paid £248 and the supplier was C.E. Smith & Sons, Epping Essex.

Had no problem with it at all, and I've fitted a few now and this has been the best so far.

Went throught 3 of those in a weekend, each time clutch had gone. They replaced them no problems but didn't have the heart to fit the third although I was getting quite quick at it in the end.
Good news you got a good one but it does seem a bit hit and miss to me.
Tried another supplier since then, that fried itself in a month, currently on a Race Mettle. 2 months in and it still starts - must be a record.
Cheers
David

I spoke to race mettle but they were bloody expensive! Would be interested to know how it is in 6 months. How often do you use your car, everyday or weekends?

Yep wasn't overkeen on the price either but had enough of the same old starters and gave up. Can't say if it's going to be the answer yet but so far it's been fine. No I don't use the car everyday, maybe 3 or 4 days a week if I get time and usually only stop for fuel (and to get out of course)so I'm probably not doing enough to expose any weakness's if it has any. But then again the others all failed under exactly the same circumstances.
Oh and for the money I was hoping for a bit more than 6 months
Still good news your's is going okay.
David

[byker28i]

jensena said:

You only want me to do them so you can gloat because yours never bl**dy goes wrong

That's only because the previous owner looked after it so well

Seriously, this seems to be a common fault so could be good for a DIY guide.

[RUSSELLM]

jensena said:

This is the Ebay one - I forgot to put the link in before

Starter

That's the one I had (C E Smith)

Mine lasted a fortnight.

I know you get 12 months guarantee, but the price of someone removing & refitting twice a month, gets quite expensive after a bit.

I've no doubt they're normally pretty good, and I was unlucky.

[RUSSELLM]

By the way, that one off fleabay has no "Tilton" markings on it whatsoever.

It may be a Tilton case (not marked), but the inside isn't Tilton.

[RUSSELLM]

Just noticed on "Tilton's" web site.

UK dealers are "Demon tweeks" & "GPR Motorsports"

eETA

www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=MSPORT&pcode=GDR54-10013

Edited by RUSSELLM on Thursday 3rd May 13:33

[davidn]

RUSSELLM said:

By the way, that one off fleabay has no "Tilton" markings on it whatsoever.

It may be a Tilton case (not marked), but the inside isn't Tilton.

Definitely not a Tilton case either, apart from the position of the mounting holes there aren't many similarities, the Tilton just looed way better engineered. Still broke though.
David

[Ballsy]

heres the guide i used for mine!! its very easy to do if youve got really small hands!

Cant remember the name o the company i got ma starter fae but the number is 08005877789, sure it was about 230 ish for a refurbed one on exchange

[ancol]

hi jens i have recently replaced my starter, well actually had it reconned as it was the original tilton a guy in west mids did a cracking job charged me £130 for complete recon with full twelve month guarantee. not difficult to change either remove front cowl, remove fuel rail (four allen pins) i then disconnected a couple of the fuel pipes which gave me more access i could then undo the two allen bolts which hold the starter in place.mine also has a heat shield around the solenoid which just clips off swivel starter round 180 deg and disconnect electrical connections then i could just wangle it out through the gap between engine and bulkhead refitting is basically reversal of the aforementioned ps dont forget to disconnect battery hope this helps, if you want the guys number let me know his company is called rare developments and is in bloxwich near walsall

[byker28i]

Ballsy said:

heres the guide i used for mine!! its very easy to do if youve got really small hands!

If you've tried to attach it then it hasn't worked. Fancy dropping me an email through my profile and we can work out getting it stuck it on the website with all the other good stuff?