CovKid wrote:Might as well use Tarot cards for all the use that would have done. However, I guess its possible the engine may be too tight or badly timed to turn over on the starter. Would like to see pics of connectors on starter though. Sometimes a combination of minor faults creates one big one.
Mmmm - this is interesting...
We have had a slow starter issue for a while now - sometimes it starts fine (although never what I would call a fast free spinning sounding starter).
I had previously replaced the original starter with one from JK (Hella model) and did the bush at the same time. Done probably 10k miles before same slow starter problem again.
I replaced main cable last weekend hoping it was that and whilst a tad better, still same slow starter. (oh well that's a job wont need to do again for a while hopefully).
Previously we had rebuilt the engine and this problem seemed to get worse after this. So how would we check for engine being too tight and what would cause this? If I can turn engine over by using a socket on the timing pulley, does that mean it is not too tight? How much effort is considered ok?
Next problem could be timing. I have a timing light so might check that again, but why does timing affect the starter? Thought it would turn over at right speed but just not fire as spark is at the wrong point?
Depending on what you come back with, might look at changing the bush again as cheap fix and the taking starter apart to see if black or brushes worn...
Many thanks,
Chris
