Results 1 to 10 of 10

Thread: The nut on starter motor will drive me nuts

  1. 25th October 2015, 09:39 PM #1
    candeniz
    candeniz is offline Fossicker
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    Canberra
    Posts
    65
    Total Downloaded
    0

    The nut on starter motor will drive me nuts

    hi everyone.

    I need a bit of assistance to remove the positive cable from the starter motor on my 2003 TD5 Disco. The red end cable has a metal plate which is currently stuck to the nut that holds it in place. When I try to undo the nut, the cable turns with the nut and won't separate.

    I tried WD40 to loosen it but no luck. I also tried to hold the metal plate with pliers while undoing the nut, but it wasn't possible due to tight space and I also didn't wanna do any damage to the plate.

    Would there be any other way to separate the positive plate from the nut? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

    Cheers
    Can
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 26th October 2015, 10:16 AM #2
    Mr.Bear's Avatar
    Mr.Bear
    Mr.Bear is offline Master
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Inner West Sydney Australia
    Posts
    166
    Total Downloaded
    0
    A "light" sharp tap with a hammer on the nut - in the hope of jarring it loose.


    Its a horrible place to have this happen, there not easy to remove at the best of times
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 26th October 2015, 12:18 PM #3
    Jazzman
    Jazzman is offline Wizard Silver Subscriber
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Location
    Victoria - Pakenham
    Posts
    1,268
    Total Downloaded
    0
    The nut on the starter motor is actually a nut and spring washer in one.

    The end of the spring washer has probably cut into the metal eye crimped on the thick red wire to the starter motor.

    If you can loosen the nut (obviously the wire will twist as well) enough to create a gap between the starter and the metal eye, you could then attempt to free the two by carefully tapping the terminal (not the nut) this should separate the nut and the eye terminal.

    One you have the nut off put a flat washer between the nut and the eye crimp so it doesn't happen again next time.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 26th October 2015, 06:48 PM #4
    candeniz
    candeniz is offline Fossicker
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    Canberra
    Posts
    65
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Jazzman View Post
    The nut on the starter motor is actually a nut and spring washer in one.

    The end of the spring washer has probably cut into the metal eye crimped on the thick red wire to the starter motor.

    If you can loosen the nut (obviously the wire will twist as well) enough to create a gap between the starter and the metal eye, you could then attempt to free the two by carefully tapping the terminal (not the nut) this should separate the nut and the eye terminal.

    One you have the nut off put a flat washer between the nut and the eye crimp so it doesn't happen again next time.
    Thanks for the useful tips. Much appreciated.

    Sent from my SM-G900I using AULRO mobile app
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 27th October 2015, 12:12 PM #5
    Tombie Guest
    How did you go?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 28th October 2015, 12:44 PM #6
    candeniz
    candeniz is offline Fossicker
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    Canberra
    Posts
    65
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie View Post
    How did you go?
    Mate I'll look at it over the weekend and let you know then. Cheers.

    Sent from my SM-G900I using AULRO mobile app
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 31st October 2015, 09:49 AM #7
    candeniz
    candeniz is offline Fossicker
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    Canberra
    Posts
    65
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Tried it and didnt work. It's as if the two are welded together. Very annoying. Will have to see a professional i guess.

    Sent from my SM-G900I using AULRO mobile app
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 31st October 2015, 01:31 PM #8
    discorevy
    discorevy is offline ChatterBox Subscriber
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Nirvana near Albany W.A.
    Posts
    2,494
    Total Downloaded
    0
    For around $10 bucks you could buy a can of freeze and release and give that a try , I find It does the job more often than not
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 1st November 2015, 07:06 PM #9
    stevo's Avatar
    stevo
    stevo is offline Wizard Supporter
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Pennant Hills, Sydney
    Posts
    1,415
    Total Downloaded
    0
    If you can hold the eye terminal that the cable goes into and hold it still with pliers and use a socket and small ratchet to loosen nut, just removed my starter today.
    disco seriesII mods so far:-bullbar,hyd winch,
    detriot locker,lsd front,C.D.L kit,chipped and bigger intercooler,2" lift,rock sliders, lsd in transfer case, modified auto trans.

    In the event of nuclear war,Disregard this message
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 4th November 2015, 05:11 PM #10
    candeniz
    candeniz is offline Fossicker
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    Canberra
    Posts
    65
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Thanks mate. I tried that but no luck. Probably needs to be done when the vehicle is on hoist. That would give you more space to work from. I guess i found myself in a very awkward situation before even i could get to the nut from hell. Cheers.

    Sent from my SM-G900I using AULRO mobile app
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« TD5 engine misfire after wading through water | 02 V8 Disco dramas »

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Search AULRO.com ONLY!
 Search All the Web!