Thread: V8 starter motors

if you have been through deep water, then service the starter - they don't like swimming

hi thanks for the input.

i probably misled when i said "pinion gear running on"............sounds more like it not withdrawing and itsclipping the ring gear"..

id pull it out myself but that top allen screw is a pig to get too and im losing the strength in my hands and they cramp up (all limbs actually) due to a rather nasty illness , so getting another 4x4 and escapes up the beach is a sort of last hurrah for me while i can still drive .
these bugs are interfering with my plans...lol

Originally Posted by harry

if you have been through deep water, then service the starter - they don't like swimming

That would explain why I've killed 1 and the second is on its way out. Surely there has to be a way to water proof them

geeze i just had another look at it . how to you get to it ..pull out the drive shaft , the heat shield and the exhaust system?

the fact that anyone has ever got one out is a miracle in itself.

G'Day

Another reason for starters running on is the key not returning on its spring fast enough, as well as all the reasons mentioned before. I have this problem at the moment. flick the key back after the starters engaged see if that stops it ruining on.

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thanks for the info and the tips PLR, and your kind offer if you were closer . ive had another look and its just too difficult for me . i also need the tuning done as my fuel consumption is horrid , i estimate about 3.3 k to the litre atm , so something aint right .

ive spoken to Harry at MR automotive at redcliffe and hes booked me in for a look at it for next tuesday . so hopefully all things will be resolved , they will have it down pat on the starter motor thingy i would reckon.

should be a nice drive down the highway at 7 in the morning , traffic withstanding..

thanks to all for the input...

Hi mudguts, if you are on the sunshine coast, talk to Glen O'shea an auto electrician familiar with landrover products. [he is a member of the local landrover owners club] you can get him on 0408061798. replaced my starter a few months ago.

thanks grenrangie, i contacted Glen and he can come around in about an hour to sort out the starter motor......knew what was wrong when i described it , water been in the unit and sticking. hopefully thatll sort that one out.

also happy hes into landrovers , coz i think ill need him in the future thanks for the contact.