Starter motor! grrrr

Post by **vanagonjon** » 29 Oct 2005, 08:05

I seem to be replacing starters on my 1.6TD as a bit of a hobby. At the moment i'm just getting a familiar click from the engine compartment when I try to start the van. Should I get a brand new starter or is ther a reliable way of getting the one I have fixed?????

Yours desparately

JON

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 29 Oct 2005, 08:19

you did change the metal bush that the spindle goes into didnt you? ( i am assuming the diesel is the same as the petrol in this respect)

Post by **coelodonta** » 29 Oct 2005, 10:41

'Scuse me for hijacking your message but I too am just about to replace the starter motor as it has developed an irritating squeal on startup (not a fanbelt squeal), does that metal bush come with a replacement starter motor or do i need to buy it additionally.

(1.9 DF/U petrol and LPG '82 Tintop )

Post by **HarryMann** » 29 Oct 2005, 11:38

It came with my exchange starter from GSF, though the spindle/spigot itself on the new one wasn't in brilliant nick - they should really supply a slightly undersize one when spigot worn - all A OK when fitted though.

P.S. If you have trouble getting genuine VAG parts, try Hemel H's GSF in Apsley High Street (ask for Natalie or John) - great service. They know their T25s, buses and onions.

So go on, tell us what a coelodonta is?

Post by **Mocki** » 29 Oct 2005, 14:06

Jon, you sure it isnt just the electrical connections, or the solenoid?

Post by **T'Onion** » 29 Oct 2005, 16:27

diesel and petrol are NOT the same just for the record

Post by **vanagonjon** » 29 Oct 2005, 17:32

Need to get it to somebody who knows I think

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Cheers guys

JON

Post by **T'Onion** » 29 Oct 2005, 17:37

Jon
If i remember correctly an exchange unit is about £65 from europarts/gsf ..

The diesel one's have a nose on the end where as the pertol ones don't and therefore use the copper bush insert in the bellhousing

Post by **coelodonta** » 29 Oct 2005, 21:27

Cheers for the advice

a coelodonta is one of these:

http://www.prehistory.com/coelo.htm

i was looking for a nickname for ebay and had to search ito the depths of my geology boks to find a name that no-one else had taken.

Post by **HarryMann** » 29 Oct 2005, 21:43

Whoa! A Wooly beastie.

Post by TD » 31 Oct 2005, 20:31

I had my starter rewired by an auto electrical shop in Leicester for 75 notes, seemed a good deal and has been Ok for 7 years- compared to the £250 dealer wanted

so look for local auto electrian?

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