starter motor question

[ste68blue]

Hi guys, sorry this isnt terrano related but I guess the same principles could apply.
I run a 2003 vauxhall vivaro van 1.9dti and the starter motor has started clicking, usually on cold start up.
Now I understand that its the solonoid making the noise because its probably sticking and not engaging the motor.
My question is...if I remove the starter from the van is it something that I may be able to fix/service myself by stripping and cleaning it ir is it better just to replace?

 

[AlexD333]

Hi guys, sorry this isnt terrano related but I guess the same principles could apply.
I run a 2003 vauxhall vivaro van 1.9dti and the starter motor has started clicking, usually on cold start up.
Now I understand that its the solonoid making the noise because its probably sticking and not engaging the motor.
My question is...if I remove the starter from the van is it something that I may be able to fix/service myself by stripping and cleaning it ir is it better just to replace?

are you sure its not a flat battery syndrome or a knackered starter?

you could try giving the starter a bit of friendly persuasion with a plank of wood or a whack with a scaffold (not too hard) :lol

Some people have also rocked back and forth in gear to catch the starter motor in the right position too.

Just some ideas

 

[Sweety]

If the starter is clicking try giving it a whack (not to hard) with a hammer on the solenoid if it then starts fine the problem is with the solenoid, not sure if you can do anything to them tho

 

[ste68blue]

Sorry guys let me explain a little more...
Sometimes when i go out to the motor from cold start, i turn the key and the starter clicks, let go of the key and try again and it clicks, sometimes this can go on for a few attempts.
So far having tried a few times it always then spins over and starts straight up.

I assume the clicking is the solenoid but seems to be sticking and not engaging the flywheel.

The battery is fine by the way

My question is, if i remove the starter from the motor is it feasible for me to strip and clean/ grease it, re-assemble it and re-fit it or should i just buy another one?

 

[panelbeater]

might be the electric switch contacts at the end of ignition barrel.i had that on my t2 and it killed my starter,changed both and all well.

 

[panelbeater]

in the old en days yes a strip and rebuild could be done but now?