Starter motor...

Post by **behai** » 26 Aug 2008, 13:21

Can anyone help? I have bought a westfalia 1.6td and have a problem, the starter motor is deceased, if i buy one is there anyone out there who could fit it for me, I live in Buckley North Wales, will pay of course..

Post by **shepster** » 26 Aug 2008, 13:58

Try Steve at Gasure he's not far from you.

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 26 Aug 2008, 14:15

Steve's away on his jollies soon, if he hasn't already gorn.

Ian.

Post by **ringo** » 26 Aug 2008, 14:29

Really easy job - you need a 17mm and 13mm spanner...

Ringo

Post by **behai** » 30 Aug 2008, 14:54

Right undone all the bolts and wires but it won't budge!!!!!!

As I'm new to this and only have manual for petrol (which is going in the bin) there is an engine part blocking it to the left as you look into the engine bay. Total novice NEVER tinkered with cars in my life! Stupid me. Any websites which will show me what to do? Or what part of the engine is what? Or any books that would be of use to me?

Post by **Nicola&Tony** » 30 Aug 2008, 20:45

behai wrote: . . . there is an engine part blocking it to the left as you look into the engine bay.

Somebody else had a similar problem on a diesel engine not so long ago, have a read of this, it might help:

https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.p ... ht=starter

Tony

Post by **ringo** » 30 Aug 2008, 21:56

Well spotted Tony!

Wiggle the clutch slave cylinder mount out the way....

Ringo