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[theolodian]

My starter is getting worse.  I don't have the facilities to install another one, I understand that an engine mount has to be taken off.  How much will it be to get it done at a shop, 250?  

The brushes/commutator are trashed after driving/floating through the June floods.    Have to turn the key 10-20 times before it will crank.  

[Auto Addict]

You got a better response under 'General Chat'  

[theolodian]

Yeah, makes me feel better about not even looking at 'General Help' for 4 months.  

[Auto Addict]

Yeah, makes me feel better about not even looking at 'General Help' for 4 months.  

That's why you didn't get any responses...

[theolodian]

Yeah, makes me feel better about not even looking at 'General Help' for 4 months.  

That's why you didn't get any responses...

All I can do is spout the same answers over and over again.  I either have the same old problems, or something completely unusual.  Didn't see anyone else trying to use their miggy as a deep fording vehicle and then leaving it to rot for 3 weeks.  

[Marks DTM Calib]

I cant say that I have every touched a V6 starter motor.

Yes its an engine mount out job so probably 1-1.5 hours work.....and given how rarely they fail, a second hand one should work just fine.

[theolodian]

I cant say that I have every touched a V6 starter motor.

Yes its an engine mount out job so probably 1-1.5 hours work.....and given how rarely they fail, a second hand one should work just fine.

Cheers.  Yeah, that's what I thought.  I can get a shop to put in a used one for me, which will save a lot, but it is harder to schedule.

So, NE1 have a used starter?  :-?

[Timbuk]

I cant say that I have every touched a V6 starter motor.

Yes its an engine mount out job so probably 1-1.5 hours work.....and given how rarely they fail, a second hand one should work just fine.

Cheers.  Yeah, that's what I thought.  I can get a shop to put in a used one for me, which will save a lot, but it is harder to schedule.

So, NE1 have a used starter?  :-?

Er...... you know i do  

[theolodian]

I cant say that I have every touched a V6 starter motor.

Yes its an engine mount out job so probably 1-1.5 hours work.....and given how rarely they fail, a second hand one should work just fine.

Cheers.  Yeah, that's what I thought.  I can get a shop to put in a used one for me, which will save a lot, but it is harder to schedule.

So, NE1 have a used starter?  :-?

Er...... you know i do  

Yeah, how about one I don't have to hoist the engine to get at?    Funny, I was up your way today on the M-Slow.

Do we think it is the same 2.5/3.0?  :-?

[Timbuk]

I cant say that I have every touched a V6 starter motor.

Yes its an engine mount out job so probably 1-1.5 hours work.....and given how rarely they fail, a second hand one should work just fine.

Cheers.  Yeah, that's what I thought.  I can get a shop to put in a used one for me, which will save a lot, but it is harder to schedule.

So, NE1 have a used starter?  :-?

Er...... you know i do  

Yeah, how about one I don't have to hoist the engine to get at?    Funny, I was up your way today on the M-Slow.

Do we think it is the same 2.5/3.0?     :-?

Cant answer that one

[Marks DTM Calib]

Yes they are...

[Marks DTM Calib]

....and there about 66+vat trade club. (GM exchange units)

[theolodian]

....and there about 66+vat trade club. (GM exchange units)

Oooh, that's not too bad actually!  Probably a lot worse normally.  

Cheers!  

[theolodian]

Final answer:

174 quid!  

At least it works now.  Time to start carrying oil around in the boot again I guess.  

[Entwood]

Final answer:

174 quid!  

At least it works now.  Time to start carrying oil around in the boot again I guess.  

 Thats a big difference from "about £66+vat" .. would you be willing to explain why ??