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Patriciajosephine

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Starter motor
« on: 08 November 2019, 17:41:36 »

Hi all
I have a 2.6 v6 2003 B series and my hubby having problems removing starter motor and unable to remove drivers side engine mount... any advice welcomed... thanks
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Re: Starter motor
« Reply #1 on: 08 November 2019, 17:46:51 »

Unlucky to have had the starter fail :o

Short 16mm offset ring spanner to undo the mount plus jack and block of wood to lift the engine :y
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Re: Starter motor
« Reply #2 on: 08 November 2019, 19:03:59 »

Thanks for that... hubby says does he have to remove the w
Expansion bottle to access the top bolt on mount....
Yes i say unlucky as this is the 2nd starter motor in 2 years but hubby determined to fit himself to save garage fees as last time
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Re: Starter motor
« Reply #3 on: 08 November 2019, 19:14:46 »

Moving the bottle won't hurt, but not necessary. Don't drain it, just pop the clip, slide the bottle out and plonk to one side ;)

If undoing that side doesn't give enough space, undo the other side as well and prop the sump on a block against the subframe.
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Re: Starter motor
« Reply #4 on: 08 November 2019, 21:10:20 »

Thanks so much  :)
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Re: Starter motor
« Reply #5 on: 09 November 2019, 08:02:32 »

I've done two relatively recently due to faulty solenoids - in both cases, I found it far easier to gain access to the starter motor mounting bolts ( to then to remove it from the engine) by undoing the three bolts for the alloy engine mounting bracket and removing it with the engine supported under the sump on a trolley jack.
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