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AussieLandRover
24th May 2008, 12:27 AM
Went to start the beast today and it won't kick over all I hear is a clack from the engine bay I noticed the same problem a few days ago but the next attempt it dod start but now it just won't.

Any idea what the problem could be ??? :confused:
Blknight.aus
24th May 2008, 12:30 AM
stuck solenoid on the startermotor.
AussieLandRover
24th May 2008, 01:16 AM
Sounds like it is not that close to that area.

PS. I am not happy my avatar has been removed just because I am a Regular member.
Blknight.aus
24th May 2008, 06:13 AM
which area is it coming from. it could be the aux start relay (forgot what they call it in a LR) that drives the solenoid....

Theres a couple of other relays that need to be doing there thing for a start so it could be as simple as your starter solenoid is not getting power/singal and you can now hear the normal relays dropping in..
AussieLandRover
25th May 2008, 01:34 AM
Sounds like it is coming from the front of the engine bayon the left side passanger side.
Pierre
25th May 2008, 04:07 PM
Check the battery charge, battery earths, earth straps to engine, and stop snivels before they hurt!

Good luck on the hunt for the problem. I think the starter relay is behind the rh kick panel, but a check on RAVE 1 will show where it really is!

HTH

Pete
AussieLandRover
15th June 2008, 12:43 PM
Sorry for the delay on this but it turns out to be the starter motor. The bushes on the motor are wearing out I can start the landy again but at times it won't start so I am wondering how much a reco or new starter motor will set me back.
DiscoveringAuz
15th June 2008, 02:42 PM
Just had the same problem, Jag & Rover spares in Brissy has magnetti marelles for $385, bosch supercheap option was about the same
V8Landy
15th June 2008, 03:09 PM
Try this link
Land Rover Discovery S1 V8 starter motor Bosch. Range - eBay Other Engines, Components, Engines, Components, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 16-Jun-08 20:45:00 AEST) (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Land-Rover-Discovery-S1-V8-starter-motor-Bosch-Range_W0QQitemZ220243023951QQihZ012QQcategoryZ3361 2QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Also the earlier rangerover ones fit but have a wider body that makes them a bit harder to fit.Cheers Brett
DiscoveringAuz
15th June 2008, 03:56 PM
Only thing to keep in mind buying second hand, these are a high torque motor and can be burned out easily, They do not handle been cranked for too long and are not able to be rebuilt, I have been caught out before buying one of these 2nd hand and it died soon after,
I am not totally throwing the 2nd hand idea out but check it out well
AussieLandRover
15th June 2008, 07:24 PM
Only thing to keep in mind buying second hand, these are a high torque motor and can be burned out easily, They do not handle been cranked for too long and are not able to be rebuilt, I have been caught out before buying one of these 2nd hand and it died soon after,
I am not totally throwing the 2nd hand idea out but check it out well

I don't ever buy second hand parts when it comes to the engine and drive line.

I don't consider Reco to be second hand