Changing starter motor advice
Discussion
Hi all
Had another thread about a starter issue and have ordered a starter motor as recommended by forum members on searching older PH threads ? whilst searching it leads me to believe the top bolt is very difficult to access and remove without the right tools ?
Could someone clarify if I need an 8mm Allen head socket and what length extension ? And any other advice ? I have a basic tool kit and axle stands etc....
I’ve replaced about 3 starter motors in my life so no expert !! So still at the stage of do I take this on or hand it over to a workshop more due to time as have no garage so can’t have the TVR blocking my drive on axle stands or having to push it etc if I had garage would take it on and if I got stuck or needed more items could tackle it later hence the questions
Will also take the advice of members about connections and the health of the main feed cable from battery although being nearly 7ft can’t imagine I’m going to be able to replace this myself having no tools for making the connections as would rather this be done with the correct crimping tool again unless someone can advise otherwise ?
Thanks
Had another thread about a starter issue and have ordered a starter motor as recommended by forum members on searching older PH threads ? whilst searching it leads me to believe the top bolt is very difficult to access and remove without the right tools ?
Could someone clarify if I need an 8mm Allen head socket and what length extension ? And any other advice ? I have a basic tool kit and axle stands etc....
I’ve replaced about 3 starter motors in my life so no expert !! So still at the stage of do I take this on or hand it over to a workshop more due to time as have no garage so can’t have the TVR blocking my drive on axle stands or having to push it etc if I had garage would take it on and if I got stuck or needed more items could tackle it later hence the questions
Will also take the advice of members about connections and the health of the main feed cable from battery although being nearly 7ft can’t imagine I’m going to be able to replace this myself having no tools for making the connections as would rather this be done with the correct crimping tool again unless someone can advise otherwise ?
Thanks
Brilliant guys !!!
Got a mate that will bring round the required tools suggested now I can tell him what’s needed !!
Belle427 thank you so much for the kind offer ! Happened to mention to another mate and he said his work place have the cable and ends and crimping tool but great to know there people kind enough to offer so thank you !
Thanks All !!
Got a mate that will bring round the required tools suggested now I can tell him what’s needed !!
Belle427 thank you so much for the kind offer ! Happened to mention to another mate and he said his work place have the cable and ends and crimping tool but great to know there people kind enough to offer so thank you !
Thanks All !!
Yes I ordered the same one as above link as others have said they had also and had no issues (there is a thread about not wasting money on buying the expensive ones and these ones for around £65 are good )
Mine turned up from same seller as link above but in white box ?
Looking at fitting mine sat when got some time and get me hands on the correct tools !!
Also looking at future date (when my mate can make one up) at replacing the main battery to starter cable
I hear lots on hot start with lots of different solutions and causes but mine is doing the solenoid click stone cold every now and then and oddly when engine has been hot starts first time ?
Read elsewhere that some have also put an “emergency push switch” inside car with direct ignition wire to starter if they ever get hot start again (like at petrol station)
I was also going to get some heat reflective tape and wrap it before fitting to help with heat soak
At the price of the starter it’s worth fitting new one it will soon let me know if it’s my issues or related to ignition switch ? I had immobiliser issues with my last Chim and I bypassed the starter circuit but.......it did a similar thing but no click from solenoid , meaning it was the meta starter relay under dash top , mine clicks at solenoid so fingers crossed the new starter sorts occasional issue and fitting new 7ft cable is belt and braces for the future !
Mine turned up from same seller as link above but in white box ?
Looking at fitting mine sat when got some time and get me hands on the correct tools !!
Also looking at future date (when my mate can make one up) at replacing the main battery to starter cable
I hear lots on hot start with lots of different solutions and causes but mine is doing the solenoid click stone cold every now and then and oddly when engine has been hot starts first time ?
Read elsewhere that some have also put an “emergency push switch” inside car with direct ignition wire to starter if they ever get hot start again (like at petrol station)
I was also going to get some heat reflective tape and wrap it before fitting to help with heat soak
At the price of the starter it’s worth fitting new one it will soon let me know if it’s my issues or related to ignition switch ? I had immobiliser issues with my last Chim and I bypassed the starter circuit but.......it did a similar thing but no click from solenoid , meaning it was the meta starter relay under dash top , mine clicks at solenoid so fingers crossed the new starter sorts occasional issue and fitting new 7ft cable is belt and braces for the future !
Ok everyone
Firstly thank you all for your help and advice and offers of help !!! Learnt so much on the subject !
Today fitted new starter motor once ordered all the right bits and pieces inc trolley jack and axle stands !!!
and yes if like me you have massive hands what a PITA !! I wrapped solenoid and starter body in sliver/chrome heat reflective waterproof tape to at least try and reflective heat away will it make a difference ? No idea but did it anyway !
The battery cables looked fresh “ish” to me and quite thick so I believe they are not 20 years old and have been replaced at some point so cleaned them all up sanded all connections started straight away !!
Went belt and braces and removed old battery and to my surprise it was an 063 size !!!!!!!!! And looked quite old so took box to motor factors and squeezed in 075 battery refitted and feels nice to know I have a much bigger battery on the car !
It fires instantly now no more annoying click !!
Knowing what I know now it’s all fairly straight forward just a pain getting at the bolts but like everything if you have never done the job before it’s nice to know all the pitfalls and likely items needed ! And good to know the main cable is not in fact 20 years old and weedy !!!
Thanks all !!!
Firstly thank you all for your help and advice and offers of help !!! Learnt so much on the subject !
Today fitted new starter motor once ordered all the right bits and pieces inc trolley jack and axle stands !!!
and yes if like me you have massive hands what a PITA !! I wrapped solenoid and starter body in sliver/chrome heat reflective waterproof tape to at least try and reflective heat away will it make a difference ? No idea but did it anyway !
The battery cables looked fresh “ish” to me and quite thick so I believe they are not 20 years old and have been replaced at some point so cleaned them all up sanded all connections started straight away !!
Went belt and braces and removed old battery and to my surprise it was an 063 size !!!!!!!!! And looked quite old so took box to motor factors and squeezed in 075 battery refitted and feels nice to know I have a much bigger battery on the car !
It fires instantly now no more annoying click !!
Knowing what I know now it’s all fairly straight forward just a pain getting at the bolts but like everything if you have never done the job before it’s nice to know all the pitfalls and likely items needed ! And good to know the main cable is not in fact 20 years old and weedy !!!
Thanks all !!!
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