gonewestnz Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hi all had an issue with my 4.6 engined 90. As I hadn't used it for a few weeks I decided to take it for a run. Before I set off I decided to let it warm up and came inside. After about 5 mins I heard a screech sound and engine stalled. I rushed out to find flaming material falling under the engine bay. After extinguishing the flames, I disconnected the battery and did a quick inspection to find the paint on the starter motor had been burnt off and that was the Flames I had seen falling to the ground. A mouse has chewed an HT lead so suspect they may have caused a problem. So now I am replacing the starter with a used one from Ebay. Can someone please advise the name of the socket to remove the two bolts that secure the starter. I have read they are 8mm Allen bolts but can't find the relevant socket on ebay or Amazon.i am keen to use correct tool as do not wish to damage the bolts. I am thinking of replacing them with conventional bolts when they finally come off to prevent future issues is this feasible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 You need the hex heads because there's not enough room to get a normal bolt and socket. I do remember the 1/2" hex socket not fitting, 3/8" drive did. Not sure about the 8mm bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrr47 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 On my Classic 3.9 I used loads of extension bars so I was ratcheting in front of the engine, I think there is only two bolts though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Yup, had to do the same on my P38. There are indeed two bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 http://www.halfords.com/motoring/garage-equipment/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-professional-8-piece-hex-bit-socket-rail-3-8?cm_mmc=Google+PLA-_-Garage+Equipment-_-Socket+Sets-_-168328&_$ja=tsid:60494%7Ccgn:GoogleShopping%7Ckw:168328&istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=lwqqpq&istBid=tzqw&_$$ja=cgid:16790764204|tsid:35522|cid:214996084|lid:60912312973|nw:g|crid:62631937204|rnd:7804190276447469051|dvc:c|adp:1o1|bku:1&gclid=CLOcpI7H2cMCFUHItAod4n0A9w http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=8mm+allen+key+socket&_from=R40&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X8mm+allen+key+socket+3%2F8.TRS0&_nkw=8mm+allen+key+socket+3%2F8&_sacat=0 G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonewestnz Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 Thanks I ordered a britool set off ebay yesterday hope it's the right ones if not I'll try links above many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonewestnz Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 Britool sockets arrived today but the Allen keys don't pull out so I still don't have a socket to undo the bolts on my starter. Not sure next move as the links above look the same design as britool ones I have. Any constructive suggestions greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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