earth strap

Post by **Blofeld** » 02 Jan 2008, 16:55

my starter turns slowly sometimes and worse when cold. Iwas advised was bad earth. Cleaned it all up got a bit better but still iffy. Was wondering where the original engine earthstrap is and where best to place new one. Will this make it any better???

Post by **T'Onion** » 02 Jan 2008, 19:21

was it the one on the gearbox end that you cleaned up ?

Post by **Mash** » 03 Jan 2008, 12:59

I had the same problem about a year ago. Syncronutz in Shotts make their own, good quality and no problems since it was installed.

Matt

Post by **Blofeld** » 04 Jan 2008, 19:45

Mark - i clened the connections and the starter body and bellhousing surface. didn't notice an earthstrap around there. maybe that's the problem!!

Got quite a nice earth stap from halfords fro about £6 just need to choose a go place to put it.

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 04 Jan 2008, 20:04

I think Mr Tickle's on about the braided earth strap at the nose mount of the gearbox, it goes from the side of the steel nose support frame to the body. If this isn't good then it appears that the starter's knackered.

Ian.