Thread: Td5 starting problems

Well, this morning it did the same thing, so I got under the Defender and gave the starter motor and solenoid a little tap with the wheel brace. It started imediately, no problem. Did the same thing again while I was out, so it appears it is just something like the contacts in the starter. I'll pull the starter out when I get a chance.

Thanks for all the replies.

Funny how, with a Td5, you expect a problem to be something electronic related.

Cheers, Murray

Originally Posted by rijidij

Thanks for all the replies.

Funny how, with a Td5, you expect a problem to be something electronic related.

Cheers, Murray

Strange how people think like this,i have had TD5's,for ten yrs,& never had an electronics problem.

If you check posts & threads on this sites,i recon most probs are not electronic......

Originally Posted by rijidij

Well, this morning it did the same thing, so I got under the Defender and gave the starter motor and solenoid a little tap with the wheel brace. It started imediately, no problem. Did the same thing again while I was out, so it appears it is just something like the contacts in the starter. I'll pull the starter out when I get a chance.

Thanks for all the replies.

Funny how, with a Td5, you expect a problem to be something electronic related.

Cheers, Murray

Hi Murray,

To get the starter out you will need a 15mm SINGLE HEX socket, preferrably 3/8th drive, a 6" extension and ratchet to reach the impossible top nut. (I sometimes have to use a short pipe on the ratchet handle as the top nut is quite tight, best method is all from underneath) The other 2 are easy 13mm ring spanner ones. The contact set and plunger are readily available through any auto electrician, and are almost identical to Hilux 22R and Corona 21R starters. Very common = Cheap It is an easy job, and not necessary to overhaul the starter completely as the contact issue is usually a result of a leaking fuel block in the past, the mist of diesel residue tends to shorten the lifespan of the contacts due to arcing.
Any probs, give me a call on 0408 995 635.

JC

Originally Posted by justinc

Hi Murray,

To get the starter out you will need a 15mm SINGLE HEX socket, preferrably 3/8th drive, a 6" extension and ratchet to reach the impossible top nut. (I sometimes have to use a short pipe on the ratchet handle as the top nut is quite tight, best method is all from underneath) (No problem, I have a pit in the shed.)The other 2 are easy 13mm ring spanner ones. The contact set and plunger are readily available through any auto electrician, and are almost identical to Hilux 22R and Corona 21R starters. Very common = Cheap (At last,a cheap part for a Landy.....well, my V8 did take a common Z9 oil filter I suppose) It is an easy job, and not necessary to overhaul the starter completely as the contact issue is usually a result of a leaking fuel block in the past, the mist of diesel residue tends to shorten the lifespan of the contacts due to arcing.
Any probs, give me a call on 0408 995 635.

JC

Thanks JC,
I'll be giving the Defender a service when I get a chance. I'll tackle it then, when I also take the sump off to check 'that bolt'.

Cheers, Murray

Make sure you get the single hex socket.

My contacts cost me $12

And again, enjoy the top nut

Originally Posted by Aaron

Make sure you get the single hex socket.

My contacts cost me $12
And again, enjoy the top nut

Hi Aaron,

Did that $12 include the plunger?

JC

Now you are digging up the painfull past.

I'll cut the story down -

Buy parts - 12 Dollars (just the contacts)
Spend a good hour on the top nut
Decide to hand it over to auto elec before I destroy the nut
Request the contacts be replaced
Return that afternoon "Hi Aaron, your starter motor overhaul is complete"
$$$
Return home to look at their work, and see the snorkel wasn't re-connected

Owell, now I have a new starter motor I guess.

What is the advantage of a single hex socket, and why do you stress to use one in this case in particular ? I'm guessing they are a more positive fit and less likely to damage the nut in a tight situation such as the 'top nut'. I have some single hex impact sockets, I'll have to see if there's a 15mm one there.

Murray