Wanted - starter motor

[kevinod]

Looking for a starter motor for a GR. I doubt there's a difference between the GR & GPX/GPvR starters but not 100% sure.

Anyone? I'm in Cork, so it'll need to be posted down. I think I may need it in a hurry too so the sooner the better.

Kev.

[Kace]

I've got one that I took off and replaced with another second hand one that I bought from Steelroe. Then I found out that the starter wasn't the problem.

My Dad has even cleaned it all up and has it ready to install. Unfortunately it's in Galway and I won't be travelling down anytime soon.

Could post it I suppose - probably cost €10 or so.

[kevinod]

Interesting, what were your symptoms? Mine varies each time I try to start it, sometimes, it'll start pretty ok, normal, but sometimes it'll just barely turnover like I have a flat battery. I put in a new bigger battery (55Ah, 420A - old one was 35Ah 175A) so that should be fine.

I was dodgy for a while and seemed to be getting worse every time I started the car, but then was fine for a few weeks again, and the last few days it's started acting up again.

[Muad_dib77]

You sure it's not a loose cable/connector on the starter? Check and check again - cause that's what mine did and it was grand...

[Kace]

Mine periodically didn't even turn over at all - eventually then it would engage and start. I thought it was the starter, but condition still existed once I had replaced it.

[kevinod]

You sure it's not a loose cable/connector on the starter? Check and check again - cause that's what mine did and it was grand...

That dawned on me driving into town, thanks... I'll try to get a look at it tomorrow and see what the cables look like.

Mine periodically didn't even turn over at all - eventually then it would engage and start. I thought it was the starter, but condition still existed once I had replaced it.

Ah ok, bit different to mine then. What fixed it eventually?

I'll check my wiring and will get back to you on that starter.

[Kace]

Mine periodically didn't even turn over at all - eventually then it would engage and start. I thought it was the starter, but condition still existed once I had replaced it.

Ah ok, bit different to mine then. What fixed it eventually?

I'll check my wiring and will get back to you on that starter.

It was a loose wire / bad connection at the ignition itself.

[kevinod]

Got under the car yesterday, starter is in a bit of an awkward spot! As far as I can tell the wiring was ok, but I didn't go as far as taking it off and cleaning the connections.

[Muad_dib77]

WD40 is your friend..

it's the wire that's on the terminal with the big nut you're after... give it's a spray - make sure there's good electrical contact and tighten the nut if you can..

[briencrean]

I had a similar problem back in April a few days after I bought my GR. I got stuck in a multi-storey car park in Limerick!!

Tapping the starter with a hammer allowed me to start the car as the internal contacts in the motor were worn causing my problem.

I took out the motor and brought it to my local auto-electrician and he was even sound enough to show me how it worked and demonstrated how the internal contacts were worn. He refurbished the motor, which cost about €130. Its as good as new now!