Advice needed

[lacroupade]

aye I am thinking the same.

My fault I shouldn't of gone into the switch backplate so far. No worries I'm going to pop to a local garage that has a maverick as scrap/parts.

Important part of the diags...least you know its kushti now.

 

[Fez_uk]

Just got a 2nd hand switch backplate.

I think it is the starter, Now it has trouble turning over and my batteries are flat.

 

[makeitfit]

Just got a 2nd hand switch backplate.

I think it is the starter, Now it has trouble turning over and my batteries are flat.

Flat as a result of trying to start ? If not you'll struggle to get enough spin to get enough compression to get enough bang to get enough fun in the mud
Before you fit the new starter, it's worth loading the end cap with grease and also where the wire goes into the casing. Helps keep a bit more water out. I also put some on me flange :lol

 

[Fez_uk]

Na, I think the battery has gone flat as I think the alternator belt is loose when wet.
Also think it was drawing current when I was trying to start it with just a click yesterday.

Any tips on fitting the starter, it looks like a tight area?

 

[makeitfit]

Yes it is an arse of a job but really only takes you about an hour all in. I assume you've still got all that plastic inner arch stuff in the way:doh
Jack up de front, bin the wheel and the plastic innner arch. Then undo the starter wires and undo the top bolt first, IT IS A BITCH . I've found a short ring spanner the best and you'll get about one flat at a time turn
Then the bottom bolt's straight forward.
Pull starter UP and out through the engine bay.
Reverse for the new one.But first clean up the bolts so they'll go in nice n easy. In fact I cut down my top bolt to reduce the length of time it takes to screw the bugger in:naughty
Bottom bolt first then the top pain the butt one.
Then repair fingers with insulating tape, have a cup of tea, then go and start it as you please
Enjoy

 

[Fez_uk]

job for thurs or friday then.

 

[Fez_uk]

New starter now fitted, Starts very well.

But when I turn like 1/4 each way from center theres a small knock noise each way. Feels like its comming from the ignition area. So will have to have a look.

 

[R1cho]

New starter now fitted, Starts very well.

But when I turn like 1/4 each way from center theres a small knock noise each way. Feels like its comming from the ignition area. So will have to have a look.

it'll be ya breakline pipes, just need to bend them out the way, happened on mine when i changed the starter the other day

 

[Fez_uk]

Had a look at they are nowhere near shaft.

It does it in the same position after a full revolution and does it on the way back. Clockwise or counter clockwise.

Doesn't sound serious, Just annoying.