Thread: I think it's the starter motor?

Which model? If it is the Isuzu, I would suspect the engine/chassis link under the alternator, or the starter solenoid. Can't comment on the other engines, but wouold expect something similar.

John

Sorry.

It's a td5.
I recently replaced the rocker cover gasket and there is a bit of old oil around the starter motor.
Perhaps it needs a good clean up around the connections.
I'll go there first.

Thanks

Don't ignore it, the intermittent nature gets worse.

Then one day, it won't fire at all. In a motel forecourt. Ask me how I know.

But switch off & on again, it's fine.

I didn't trust it after that & changed it.

Regards
Max P

Could be diesel contamination from a leaking fuel regulator, which sits just above the starter motor, or the contacts in the solenoid need replacing.

Originally Posted by noogie

Sorry.

...............It's a td5............

Thanks

Most likely to be the contacts in the starter solinoid, very common problem with the Td5

See here for how to fix it...... Td5 starter repair

Cheers, Murray