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Went to start up the van and take it for a run, its not move for over a month after having the starter motor replaced. Turns over just about, so me thinks battery needs some juice. Question is, should I just buy a charger or a new battery as I don't know how old the battery is.

Stick it on charge. don't leave it so long not used.

Optimate charger......works for me

bump start or tow start to get going then give it a good run for an hour to charge. then see how you get on.

Better to trickle charge than bump/jump - the shock of movement and fast charging can destroy a really flat battery. Expect a new one to be needed fairly soon whatever.

Did you have the starter bush changed at the same time as the starter?
I have done two in the last 2 weeks and the difference in starting is like the difference in a flat battery and one that has just come off charge.
Oh and it is much easier to do than people leed you to believe.

stevew,
what/where is this bush you refer to?

I have a 1990 1.6TD syncro with a less than perfect starter. Will it have this bush, please?

thanks
Garyd[/i]

I think you will find that the deisel starter has a bearing at both ends so they do not have the press in bush on the gearbox. I suggest you clean all the earths and the power lines to the starter.