rekab69 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Hi, I'm trying to remove the starter motor from a td5 110 I have just bought as it doesn't / won't start. (told it was running...?) I have a full charged battery, even tried tow starting it. Engine just clunks, as if was in gear, so I guess that the started motor is jamming. I have removed the 2x lower bolts but haven't had any luck with the top nut. I guess this is a nut on to a stud? I can see it just can't get to it...? Any ideas..? Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Yep upper fixing is a M10x 25mm stud & M10 hex nut, RAVE says disconnect battery, remove fixings & underside panel, disconnect Lucar connector & nut & battery lead from solenoid, then remove 2 x bolts & 1 x nut & remove starter from vehicle, seems it's a lie on your back under the engine type job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Can't help you with removal but the fault you have is almost certainly described in this thread http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=12088 so repair or replace according to your budget! HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekab69 Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 Thanks for your replies, looks like a rebuild job is on the cards, if only I can get the ~~~#ing thing offf.. cheers dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedavies Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Thanks for your replies, looks like a rebuild job is on the cards, if only I can get the ~~~#ing thing offf..cheers dave Yep, top fixing is a sod to get off until you get the right combination of extensons on the socket etc... I am told many garages don't bother refitting it - I did, much easier putting it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I am told many garages don't bother refitting it Just use a tow start huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveSIIA Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I have a full charged battery, even tried tow starting it.Engine just clunks, as if was in gear, so I guess that the started motor is jamming. Does the engine fire and run when tow started? If not, there is something more to the problem than the starter motor. Suggest it is ECU related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedavies Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Just use a tow start huh? LOL - should have said many garages don't bother refitting the top bolt as the bottom two seem to hold the starter fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattD110td5x Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 I have removed the 2x lower bolts but haven't had any luck with the top nut. I guess this is a nut on to a stud? I can see it just can't get to it...? Hi Dave, I went through this particular problem a couple of weeks back A "standard" socket wrench "short" extension and an ever-so-slightly grinder-modified deep draw socket does the trick; Needs to be under 8" or 200mm length overall, but over 190mm, and you will need to grind down the end to clear the side of the casting. You may also need to buy some vasoline to smear over your arm to get it to fit down the hole in the manifold between the cy4 and cy5. ttfn Matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekab69 Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 Hi Dave,I went through this particular problem a couple of weeks back A "standard" socket wrench "short" extension and an ever-so-slightly grinder-modified deep draw socket does the trick; Needs to be under 8" or 200mm length overall, but over 190mm, and you will need to grind down the end to clear the side of the casting. You may also need to buy some vasoline to smear over your arm to get it to fit down the hole in the manifold between the cy4 and cy5. ttfn Matthew Thanks Matthew, the ground down socket is the secret, turns out to be a faulty ignition switch. If I turn the key it just clucks like it's in gear, but if I turn the key backwards and give it a technial wiggle engine turns over fine....!!!! AHhhh... Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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