FITTING STARTER MOTOR
FITTING STARTER MOTOR
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noble jez

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85 posts

228 months

Tuesday 10th February 2009
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Im going to be fitting a new starter motor this weekend to my M12 3R has anyone on here fitted one because all help, advice and tips gratefully recieved if it saves me getting bruised knuckles or blowing the car up via the petrol tank cheers

MrCredit

371 posts

251 months

Tuesday 10th February 2009
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noble jez said:
Im going to be fitting a new starter motor this weekend to my M12 3R has anyone on here fitted one because all help, advice and tips gratefully recieved if it saves me getting bruised knuckles or blowing the car up via the petrol tank cheers
I managed to remove and refit mine without even having to get under the car. Admittedly it was somewhat fiddly!!! biggrin

RobP

2,097 posts

270 months

Tuesday 10th February 2009
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As MrCredit says -can be done without removing the engine(!) but a bit on the fiddly side to say the least. Best way is to sit and watch a competent mechanic do the job. That's what I did.
Do make sure that the terminals at the back of the solenoid are clear of the fuel tank -for some reason there are a few SMs out there with a slightly elongated solenoid; they fit in, but are mighty close to the tank.