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    any tips on changing a starter motor?

    as per title. struggling!! any tips?

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    Re: any tips on changing a starter motor?

    Quote Originally Posted by going_downhill View Post
    as per title. struggling!! any tips?
    What are you struggling with?

    It's fairly easy as long as you remove all the chaff & get access to it all.

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    Re: any tips on changing a starter motor?

    pretty much gaining access. getting there. charge cooler in the way didnt help. will stick at it

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    Re: any tips on changing a starter motor?

    pretty much gaining access. getting there. charge cooler in the way didnt help. will stick at it

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    Re: any tips on changing a starter motor?

    Quote Originally Posted by going_downhill View Post
    as per title. struggling!! any tips?
    do it when the car isn't hot..............

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    Re: any tips on changing a starter motor?

    It's like all these things mate, you've got to remove a fair bit of stuff before you can get too it.

    It's one of those where you have to let your hands be the eyes but it's only three bolts when you can get too it.

    Just make sure you are careful when you re-connect the starter motor Power Cable as if you don't orientate the connector to the starter motor correctly, there is a risk that the cable will earth out on the Exhaust Downpipe.

    I should know, I did it!!

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    Re: any tips on changing a starter motor?

    Disconnect the battery before you start!!!!

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    Re: any tips on changing a starter motor?

    got it done. never again with a bit of luck! you'll be glad to know the battery was disconnected and the car wasn't hot

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    Re: any tips on changing a starter motor?

    lol leaving the cooked for-arm for another day

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    Re: any tips on changing a starter motor?

    I know its easier from underneath the car.

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    Re: any tips on changing a starter motor?

    Quote Originally Posted by SamBam View Post
    I know its easier from underneath the car.

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    Re: any tips on changing a starter motor?

    also depends if its been off before and if all brackets, heat shields are there or not.

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    Re: any tips on changing a starter motor?

    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Walker View Post
    also depends if its been off before and if all brackets, heat shields are there or not.
    still piss easy....get stuck in lad..!!!

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