Anything I should know before replacing starter motor

[philie 0]

Hi guys,

Im fitting a new starter on Thursday and I was just wondering is there anything I should know before I start and possibly injure myself.

[mr.ots 10]

Disconnect the battery first

[philie 0]

Ok but is there anything that can go wrong or is it just straight formard unblot and bolt in the new. Like there is nothing going to fall on me?

[Callum33 0]

Only issue is access but its a straight swap nice and easy

[philie 0]

Only issue is access but its a straight swap nice and easy

 

I take it the intercooler pipes need to come out to gain access?

[carrots 1]

i would put a jack under engine as 1 bolt holds engine mount and can be a bit of a bugger to get back in if engine drops a bit

[philie 0]

i would put a jack under engine as 1 bolt holds engine mount and can be a bit of a bugger to get back in if engine drops a bit

 

Ok cool thanks for the heads up.Were is the best place to jack the engine up obviously not at the sump.

[Roger Blassberg 0]

The sump will take it if you put a thick piece of wood between it and the jack.

 

Best wishes

 

RB

[Jim Bowen 1]

i was going to remove mine but am sure i got put off doing it, due to a manual or something saying i could upset the timing?

 

i might be wrong as i'm no expert but would be handy to know the true answer, i was hoping to just unbolt mine, clean it and put back on.