fitting a starter motor

[adyw]

Hi,
has anybody fitted a starter motor lately. I've had a good read through this forum and the bible and it seams not to bad a job to do yourself, but is that the case.? Plus has anybody found a good soure for a new/recon motor. I've had a good ring around TVR dealers today and all are priced ish the same, but is there a none TVR dealer that I could go to for a new motor?
And finally what is the spec of the motor and which brand is best if there is a none TVR dealer out there.

[clive f]

I haven`t had any ptoblems, or need to replace mine yet, but did have to remove it when replacing the clutch, its not a difficult job, just a bit fiddly getting the top allen bolt undone.
I`m sure someone will be along in a while with some info on types of starter motor, Ballistic Banana replaced his, should find a thread on here if you search for it.

clive.

[v8 racing]

You should be looking at around £85 for a brand new one, and 10 mins to fit, just dont forget to disconnect the battery!

[adyw]

Thanks gents, if you see a flash in the south west I've started and forgotten the battery.

[simon.b]

Straight forward job but, if it’s never been off before the bolts will be tight and you will need a hex drive socket (that is assuming it’s like mine which was fitted with Allen headed bolts).

I did forget about the battery (had the radio on as usual) and was soon reminded, fortunately no damage only a bump on the head.

Cheers,

Simon

[mongoose]

adyw said:

Thanks gents, if you see a flash in the south west I've started and forgotten the battery.

When your down there,be careful not to disturb the hydraulic clutch pipe.I did this on my chim without realising,a few drives out later and my pedal went straight to the floor

[Ballistic Banana]

I have been using the pretolite one for afew years now with no probs. A lot smaller and cranks over alot quicker which is kinda wierd at first but now used to it. Easier to put and get to the bolts than the original one. See my Griffith profile Blog for more info one where i got it from and price.

Whilst I would recommend it I know of 2 people who have had probs with theres.

BB

[bagpuss 996r]

make sure its the starter mine sudenly went turned out to be the cable had disconected in the crimp looked fine till pulled apart saved on starter needed new crimp done no problems.