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[Marks DTM Calib]

Connect a jump lead from the battery neg to an engine mount and try again.

Unfortunately, i don't have any more time to deal with it right now. I know Mark is trying to differentiate with the relay or the motor but i can hear the solenoid engage so i am almost certain its the motor. If i get a spare 5mins before i leave i will trh it.

Clicking is the clue, the solenoid is pulling in but as soon as the starter load appears the volts plummet and it drops out again.

Also, a failed chassis ground would result in engine failure as you stated, a knackered starter would not

[Doctor Gollum]

At least the engine is free

When it cut out, did you try bumping to restart or on the starter?

Situation didn't allow for it. Too much fast moving traffic.

Fair dos,  I normally drop the clutch and use momentum to spin it over.

There's mention of retorquing engine mounts as a cure for low speed stalling... Summat to do with stressing the otherwise well supported loom

[Gaffers]

Connect a jump lead from the battery neg to an engine mount and try again.

Unfortunately, i don't have any more time to deal with it right now. I know Mark is trying to differentiate with the relay or the motor but i can hear the solenoid engage so i am almost certain its the motor. If i get a spare 5mins before i leave i will trh it.

Clicking is the clue, the solenoid is pulling in but as soon as the starter load appears the volts plummet and it drops out again.

Also, a failed chassis ground would result in engine failure as you stated, a knackered starter would not

S$%#!  I was hoping you weren't going to suggest that.  It was in the back of my mind.  Could it cause normally working dash lights and radio to go off (when start is engaged) and come back on again?

[Gaffers]

At least the engine is free

When it cut out, did you try bumping to restart or on the starter?

Situation didn't allow for it. Too much fast moving traffic.

Fair dos,  I normally drop the clutch and use momentum to spin it over.

There's mention of retorquing engine mounts as a cure for low speed stalling... Summat to do with stressing the otherwise well supported loom

I was shifting from 3rd to 4th at a, ahem, suitable speed for joining a dual carriageway.

[Gaffers]

The problem I am faced with is that I am flying on holibobs tomorrow morning at sparrow's fart and staying at Gatwick tonight.  I get back on a Sunday and normally I will be working the next day.  This means taking the monday off to get it fixed.

[Gaffers]

Connect a jump lead from the battery neg to an engine mount and try again.

Just tried that, no joy.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Try also the pos to the starter terminal then (carefully)

[Gaffers]

I may have to take off the intercooler to get suitable (safe) access to do that.  Unlikely I will have the time

[TD]

When you do get it going.....if it pops out of gear again.....that a sure sign its new gearbox time ime

[Kevin Wood]

When you do get it going.....if it pops out of gear again.....that a sure sign its new gearbox time ime

..or an engine mount is allowing it to move around too much.

[Gaffers]

When you do get it going.....if it pops out of gear again.....that a sure sign its new gearbox time ime

..or an engine mount is allowing it to move around too much.

This is where my thinking is headed.

[TD]

When you do get it going.....if it pops out of gear again.....that a sure sign its new gearbox time ime

..or an engine mount is allowing it to move around too much.

I'll bow to your experience Kevin, but ive had a couple of cars that started popping out of top gear (5th) under load, they were ok in 4th.....both times new gearbox needed .....

[Kevin Wood]

When you do get it going.....if it pops out of gear again.....that a sure sign its new gearbox time ime

..or an engine mount is allowing it to move around too much.

I'll bow to your experience Kevin, but ive had a couple of cars that started popping out of top gear (5th) under load, they were ok in 4th.....both times new gearbox needed .....

I'm not saying that you're wrong, but I've also had instances where the gearbox is shifting around and it knocks the selector mechanism, which does perhaps fit the circumstances here.

[Doctor Gollum]

Looking at the forums, the Legacy has form for loose engine mounts... If accessible, it's an easy thing to check

[Gaffers]

Looking at the forums, the Legacy has form for loose engine mounts... If accessible, it's an easy thing to check

Can you send me some links

P.S. I don't suppose you are around the N Terminal tonight or tomorrow morning?