Thread: time to put a kit in a TD5 starter motor

Did mine last Saturday morning took me 2 hours. Accessing the nut took a bit of effort. I used a 3/8 15mm socket with a 6 inch extension I found if I placed the socket on the nut first then fitted the extension to it I had no issues in removing the nut. Also have a can of brake cleaner and electrical contact cleaner handy.

I re-lubed the spring and new plunger with some inox.

Did it in the nick of time as I had to rock the car to get it started most mornings, one of the contacts was almost gone.

Originally Posted by 999

Did mine last Saturday morning took me 2 hours. Accessing the nut took a bit of effort. I used a 3/8 15mm socket with a 6 inch extension I found if I placed the socket on the nut first then fitted the extension to it I had no issues in removing the nut. Also have a can of brake cleaner and electrical contact cleaner handy.

I re-lubed the spring and new plunger with some inox.

Did it in the nick of time as I had to rock the car to get it started most mornings, one of the contacts was almost gone.

Mates D2 was the same,nothing left of the contacts.His was auto so not able to rock it.
I will be rapt if it only takes me 2 hours
Andrew