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have managed to remove dodgy starter, in terms of cleaning and lubrication what are the bits to do and the bits not to-

The solenoid seems OK and I have cleaned up with switch cleaner. The starter motor itself looks a bit grimy, I think the arm to the shaft may be need cleaning and lubricating - Is that OK to do and which bits and what is best to use, copper ease or molybdenum grease ??? same for the spring and cog ( apologies non technical )

Also the socket on the bell housing looks full of black greasey gunk, clean that

Thanks

Mike 1491

You dont want too much lubrication on starter shaft cos it just atracts dirt-spray with grease if you like-you need to check & possibly replace the bush in the bell housing the end of shaft goes into--if worn out it will cause yer starter shaft to wear--soak bush in oil overnight before fitting--

Cheers

I know it sounded obvious, but not dealt with starters before, for sure you keep learning with a T25

Mike
1491