Removing the started motor

[Whatmot]

ive just spent the morning removing and cleaning the starter motor as im still having starting issues

just a tip if you want to do it, remove the bottom bolt first and then remove the top one. also, the use of a pit or ramps makes things easier, but i just jacked the o/s wishbone up a few inches so i could squeeze under the mav. you will need a fairly long extension bar for the bottom bolt because there isnt much room to swing a ratchet around. one last thing, the only way to get the starter out once its unbolted is upwards, which i must warn is a real pain: a combination of the intake manifold, brake servo and various cables make it tight, but it can be done with a bit of patience (and some swearing) :lol:

 

[Terranosaurus]

Or just take the wheel off and remove the rubber inner arch, then you can get directly at the starter motor and take it out of the side - much easier.

 

[t-jay]

hummingbird you took the words right out of my mouth :lol: i had to replace mine last month.

 

[Terranosaurus]

Piccy through inner wing HERE

 

[Whatmot]

wish i knew that earlier, would have saved my knuckles :lol: thanks

 

[Jocky]

I tried getting mine out that way and couldn't get it out as the brake pipes were in the way. :|

Easy enough getting it out the top :twisted: skint knuckles and all that :lol:

:smile:

 

[Giggsy]

I tried getting mine out that way and couldn't get it out as the brake pipes were in the way. :|

Me too think they just put twirls in the pipe too so you can't get owt thru,

How'd ya manage to do the back bolt (near solenoid) on/off i had to inch it with the spanner (wish i had 1 of them ratchet spanners)

 

[Jocky]

I used ratched spanners for all the bolts and they were a bit of a pain.

Took me longer to refit mail cable due to the insulating cap, struggled to get nut on :twisted:

 

[barny]

cleaning starter motor

Hi,can anyone tell me,what i need to clean or how to?on the starter motor?

Is it the starter or the soleoid,as when i cant start 99 terrano i just tap starter with long metal rod while turning ign key and she instantly starts !!!

 

[Deleted Member S]

Not sure on stripping one as i've not done it for 18 years but from what you say it sounds like a sticky solinoid :roll: but if thats playing up I would think there is a chance the motor maybe come to the end of it's life

 

[andeone]

ive just spent the morning removing and cleaning the starter motor as im still having starting issues

just a tip if you want to do it, remove the bottom bolt first and then remove the top one. also, the use of a pit or ramps makes things easier, but i just jacked the o/s wishbone up a few inches so i could squeeze under the mav. you will need a fairly long extension bar for the bottom bolt because there isnt much room to swing a ratchet around. one last thing, the only way to get the starter out once its unbolted is upwards, which i must warn is a real pain: a combination of the intake manifold, brake servo and various cables make it tight, but it can be done with a bit of patience (and some swearing) :lol:

just a little tip and a lot lot easier, jack offside wheel up, take wheel off remove rubber curtain and behold the starter motor right in front of you.cheers andeone