My starter is getting worse.  I don't have the facilities to install another one, I understand that an engine mount has to be taken off.  How much will it be to get it done at a shop, 250?  :'(

The brushes/commutator are trashed after driving/floating through the June floods.  ::)  Have to turn the key 10-20 times before it will crank.  >:(

You got a better response under 'General Chat'  :(

Yeah, makes me feel better about not even looking at 'General Help' for 4 months.  :-[ ::)

theolodian wrote on 20. Sep 2007 at 18:57:

Yeah, makes me feel better about not even looking at 'General Help' for 4 months.  :-[ ::)

That's why you didn't get any responses... ;D

Auto Addict wrote on 20. Sep 2007 at 20:40:

theolodian wrote on 20. Sep 2007 at 18:57: Yeah, makes me feel better about not even looking at 'General Help' for 4 months.  :-[ ::) That's why you didn't get any responses... ;D

All I can do is spout the same answers over and over again.  I either have the same old problems, or something completely unusual.  Didn't see anyone else trying to use their miggy as a deep fording vehicle and then leaving it to rot for 3 weeks.  :-[

I cant say that I have every touched a V6 starter motor.

Yes its an engine mount out job so probably 1-1.5 hours work.....and given how rarely they fail, a second hand one should work just fine.

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 21. Sep 2007 at 10:28:

I cant say that I have every touched a V6 starter motor. Yes its an engine mount out job so probably 1-1.5 hours work.....and given how rarely they fail, a second hand one should work just fine.

Cheers.  Yeah, that's what I thought.  I can get a shop to put in a used one for me, which will save a lot, but it is harder to schedule.

So, NE1 have a used starter?  :-?

theolodian wrote on 21. Sep 2007 at 18:32:

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 21. Sep 2007 at 10:28: I cant say that I have every touched a V6 starter motor. Yes its an engine mount out job so probably 1-1.5 hours work.....and given how rarely they fail, a second hand one should work just fine. Cheers.  Yeah, that's what I thought.  I can get a shop to put in a used one for me, which will save a lot, but it is harder to schedule. So, NE1 have a used starter?  :-?

Er...... you know i do  ;)

Timbuk wrote on 21. Sep 2007 at 18:53:

theolodian wrote on 21. Sep 2007 at 18:32: Marks DTM Calib wrote on 21. Sep 2007 at 10:28: I cant say that I have every touched a V6 starter motor. Yes its an engine mount out job so probably 1-1.5 hours work.....and given how rarely they fail, a second hand one should work just fine. Cheers.  Yeah, that's what I thought.  I can get a shop to put in a used one for me, which will save a lot, but it is harder to schedule. So, NE1 have a used starter?  :-? Er...... you know i do  ;)

Yeah, how about one I don't have to hoist the engine to get at?  ;)  Funny, I was up your way today on the M-Slow.

Do we think it is the same 2.5/3.0?  :-?

theolodian wrote on 21. Sep 2007 at 18:56:

Timbuk wrote on 21. Sep 2007 at 18:53: theolodian wrote on 21. Sep 2007 at 18:32: Marks DTM Calib wrote on 21. Sep 2007 at 10:28: I cant say that I have every touched a V6 starter motor. Yes its an engine mount out job so probably 1-1.5 hours work.....and given how rarely they fail, a second hand one should work just fine. Cheers.  Yeah, that's what I thought.  I can get a shop to put in a used one for me, which will save a lot, but it is harder to schedule. So, NE1 have a used starter?  :-? Er...... you know i do  ;) Yeah, how about one I don't have to hoist the engine to get at?  ;)  Funny, I was up your way today on the M-Slow. Do we think it is the same 2.5/3.0?     :-?

Cant answer that one

Yes they are...

....and there about 66+vat trade club. (GM exchange units)

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 21. Sep 2007 at 21:38:

....and there about 66+vat trade club. (GM exchange units)

Oooh, that's not too bad actually!  Probably a lot worse normally.  ::)

Cheers!  :y

Final answer:

174 quid!  :-[

At least it works now.  Time to start carrying oil around in the boot again I guess.  ::)

theolodian wrote on 25. Sep 2007 at 16:18:

Final answer: 174 quid!  :-[ At least it works now.  Time to start carrying oil around in the boot again I guess.  ::)

Thats a big difference from "about £66+vat" .. would you be willing to explain why ?? :(

I suspect it includes labour and VAT

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 25. Sep 2007 at 16:40:

I suspect it includes labour and VAT

Yeah, that's why.