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V8 Starter motor probs
« on: December 18, 2011, 19:43:31 »
Oh Poo
Starter motor ( i think ) is playing up. not good when you have an auto...
I can hear it spin up and will continue to spin as long as I hold the key round but doesn't engage..
Thoughts anyone ? is it def new starter motor time ?? or a strip down and clean? weathers bad enough without having to do it twice

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Re: V8 Starter motor probs
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2011, 20:20:15 »
Sounds like the engagement solenoid has siezed/packed up. Might be worth giving it a clean and grease as a new one will be
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Re: V8 Starter motor probs
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2011, 10:35:38 »
Have just ordered a new one off Rimmers, should be with me tomorrow with any luck.
Will have a look at the old one when it's off see if it's reparable ..
Andy
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Re: V8 Starter motor probs
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2012, 22:45:43 »
Several things can go wrong, the solenoid won't run at full speed if the pinion isn't fully engaged, but it will spin.  Also the pinion has a one-way clutch that can pack up.  that assuing the pinion isn't stripped and the ring gear is still intact.
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