Starter motor about to die?
Starter motor about to die?
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Scrooloose

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888 posts

245 months

Friday 20th October 2006
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I've posted before about my starter motor not engaging occasionally.

This morning it did the same thing, but then i got a high-pitched whine which sounded like something in the motor spinning at high speed.

It then started as normal on the next press of the button.

Anyone got any ideas?

ridds

8,372 posts

273 months

Friday 20th October 2006
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Mine does this a lot of the time, more so when cold.

I personally think it's an engagement problem caused maybe by missalignment.

Seems to improve as the engine warms though.

FUBAR

17,065 posts

267 months

Friday 20th October 2006
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Scrooloose said:
I've posted before about my starter motor not engaging occasionally.

This morning it did the same thing, but then i got a high-pitched whine which sounded like something in the motor spinning at high speed.

It then started as normal on the next press of the button.

Anyone got any ideas?


I had the occasional whinning until one day it went from occasional to permanent. Cost me (well the AA warranty to be precise) a new starter motor

c3ber

4,714 posts

252 months

Friday 20th October 2006
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Scrooloose said:
I've posted before about my starter motor not engaging occasionally.

This morning it did the same thing, but then i got a high-pitched whine which sounded like something in the motor spinning at high speed.

It then started as normal on the next press of the button.

Anyone got any ideas?


The starter is about to die... Had three in the last year and I have heard every dying sound a starter can make. Our first one made the same sound as yours and it was fine for awhile until it became terminal. Something for you to think about is that it could be lose and thats why its not engaging, give it a good shake and see first.

lateconvert

220 posts

301 months

Friday 20th October 2006
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Anyone tried one of these?

www.racemettleltd.co.uk/sm.html

SI-PEN

1,009 posts

266 months

Saturday 21st October 2006
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lateconvert said:
Anyone tried one of these?

www.racemettleltd.co.uk/sm.html


Just had a look at this and emailed them asking for price etc. They say their starter for the TVR (AJP) has increased cranking power and will start engine at any temperature and compression?

I could do with some increased cranking power as mine is a bitch to start when cold.

Anybody have any experiance of this starter?

Si

lateconvert

220 posts

301 months

Sunday 22nd October 2006
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Si-Pen
Did you get a price?

SI-PEN

1,009 posts

266 months

Sunday 22nd October 2006
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lateconvert said:
Si-Pen
Did you get a price?


Not yet mate, I'll let you know when I do!

Not expecting a response until at least Monday/tomorrow!

Si

SI-PEN

1,009 posts

266 months

Monday 23rd October 2006
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OK Guys, got a price now from the starter motor manufacturer. Hope you are all sitting down!

""Our units have been designed with TVR and are more powerful than the originals. They work correctly and carry a full 12 month warranty.
The RAC422 units are only available exchange and are £374.47 + VAT + delivery (£9.99 on UK mainland).
Currently they are available on 7-10 days delivery and £100 surcharge is made pending return of the old unit if you want to keep it until the new unit arrives"".

I guess they then refurbish your old unit and sell again for £374.47 +

Yes that is very speical, think I'll get mine refurbed for £150 like last time!

ridds

8,372 posts

273 months

Monday 23rd October 2006
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pmsl £400!! AND they want your old one are they having a laugh? laugh

SprintV8

261 posts

261 months

Monday 23rd October 2006
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What's the price of a new TVR one.

I also got the phone call today.
No Exchange as I never got a starter with the engine so that's another £100 to find, To rich for me.
Any got a spare one kicking about or even one of those Nissan's one's.

Just making the mount's etc up so could do with a correct size one to mock up with.

TooTall Paul

938 posts

276 months

Tuesday 24th October 2006
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I'm still on my Nissan one.(£60) Got the tilton one reconditioned from one of the neighbours and it's got a years warranty.

Cyclone1

2,614 posts

275 months

Tuesday 24th October 2006
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TooTall Paul said:
I'm still on my Nissan one.(£60) Got the tilton one reconditioned from one of the neighbours and it's got a years warranty.


I've also got the Nissan starter motor as recommended by TTPaul, and it's still going strong.

Jules.

TooTall Paul

938 posts

276 months

Tuesday 24th October 2006
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I've had the two in bits and there's no difference between them internally ??

kojak

4,547 posts

282 months

Tuesday 24th October 2006
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I've just put a Maxima starter on mine. See this thread. Check costs out, and phone numbers on the last part.

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=308680

mackempete

965 posts

247 months

Tuesday 24th October 2006
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SprintV8 said:

What's the price of a new TVR one.

I also got the phone call today.
No Exchange as I never got a starter with the engine so that's another £100 to find, To rich for me.
Any got a spare one kicking about or even one of those Nissan's one's.

Just making the mount's etc up so could do with a correct size one to mock up with.


I've just been quoted around £350 +Vat for a new TVR starter from a TVR dealer up north. Mines gone tits up too!

TooTall Paul

938 posts

276 months

Tuesday 24th October 2006
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mackempete said:
SprintV8 said:

What's the price of a new TVR one.

I also got the phone call today.
No Exchange as I never got a starter with the engine so that's another £100 to find, To rich for me.
Any got a spare one kicking about or even one of those Nissan's one's.

Just making the mount's etc up so could do with a correct size one to mock up with.


I've just been quoted around £350 +Vat for a new TVR starter from a TVR dealer up north. Mines gone tits up too!


eekeekeekeekeekeekeekeekeekeekeek Plus fitting ??

mackempete

965 posts

247 months

Tuesday 24th October 2006
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TooTall Paul said:
mackempete said:
SprintV8 said:

What's the price of a new TVR one.

I also got the phone call today.
No Exchange as I never got a starter with the engine so that's another £100 to find, To rich for me.
Any got a spare one kicking about or even one of those Nissan's one's.

Just making the mount's etc up so could do with a correct size one to mock up with.


I've just been quoted around £350 +Vat for a new TVR starter from a TVR dealer up north. Mines gone tits up too!


eekeekeekeekeekeekeekeekeekeekeek Plus fitting ??


Indeed... Plus 1.5 hours labour to remove and refit!

TooTall Paul

938 posts

276 months

Tuesday 24th October 2006
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F@@k thats why i don't use dealers, its a 30 to 45 minute job tops

FUBAR

17,065 posts

267 months

Tuesday 24th October 2006
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TooTall Paul said:
mackempete said:
SprintV8 said:

What's the price of a new TVR one.

I also got the phone call today.
No Exchange as I never got a starter with the engine so that's another £100 to find, To rich for me.
Any got a spare one kicking about or even one of those Nissan's one's.

Just making the mount's etc up so could do with a correct size one to mock up with.


I've just been quoted around £350 +Vat for a new TVR starter from a TVR dealer up north. Mines gone tits up too!


eekeekeekeekeekeekeekeekeekeekeek Plus fitting ??


Last one I had fitted (at an indie) was £450 (of which the AA paid £400 )