Starting Problems

[blackpoolwedge]

Has anybody experienced / thoughts of the following problems when starting my Wedge (350i):

When you turn the key, you get a really slow/struggling attempt to start, it sounds (do not ask for description!!)as if the starter is trying to overcome a pressure build up?

This appears an intermittant fault, on some occasions it just clicks/or dead, others it starts without any problems at all.

I have had a new starter fitted, to cure the problems this worked for a short (2 Weeks) while without problem and there is a new battery fitted.

The old starter upon removal had a section missing and the end bearing was broken up and missing

Any thoughts greatfully received, Im just

[blackpoolwedge]

Well just been out all connection appear to be well made, battery is fully charged, appears alternator doing its job.

Went to restart car and nothing, just the hum of the fuel system pressurising (at least thats what I think it is)

Its been dry here and all apears clear of any signs of dampness. Car is not hot/ but has been used last at 17:30ish.

>> Edited by blackpoolwedge on Thursday 20th June 20:03

[blackpoolwedge]

Thanks for all your advice, I will start to look next week, Just returned from a weekend at Castle Combe sadly without the wedge

[blackpoolwedge]

Looks like the Starter motor is at fault, the garage that fitted the new one will be replacing it tommorow!!

Still have my dough't that there is another problem lurking in the background, fingers crossed.

[blackpoolwedge]

It should be back on the road later today or by mid day on Weds, see you at Shovels.

[blackpoolwedge]

Car is now back with Starter Motor No 2 fitted, Fingers crossed this one lasts more than 14 days