Starter Motor

[MartinA]

Hi

I have a 4GTL and need to remove the starter motor which is faulty. I have removed the bolts (only 2 fitted!) how do I now get it out?

 

[reidalpine]

remove the bracket sitting diagonally across it then disconnect wire and pull the whole item rearwards
you may have to wiggle it as it tight as H** It might help if you loosen the frame/motor-mount nut
and jack the motor up a bit NB! -I gather you have already disconnected battery -Also DO get that
bracket back on after....-Reid.

 

[MartinA]

Thank you.

 

[MartinA]

Well I now have the starter motor out - undid the streering column. I have another one which I was told come from a R4 which is one inch shorter. The one from my car is a bosch one that looks like a replacement (cleaner than the rest of the engine)

Any advise on testing them both?

 

[André4Renaults]

A decent auto-electrician should be able to check its efficiency. Where in Devon are you?

 

[MartinA]

Clayhanger near Bampton.

 

[AndrewB]

Might be a bit far for you, but Alterstart in Barnstaple specialise in alternators and starter motors.

 

[MartinA]

Thanks Barnstaple is within reach - on the way to the beach so quite possible.

 

[André4Renaults]

Blimey, I was born in Barnstaple & "learnt the trade" at Bideford Motors in the 1970s! They were V.W. dealers then & I received a good apprenticeship! If you were living in north London, where I now live, I could recommend "Unit Exchange" in Borehamwood, but I expect that's a bit far. Although there's always the post.....