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Title: Ineptitude suffers starter problems Post by: Robert on May 03, 2011, 05:33:34 PM Hello to all from Bruges, Belgium! The Ineptitude runs good, however I seem to have a bad hand for starters. The first starter (Bosch) had solenoid problems. The second (Marelli) had solenoid problems. The third, a refurbished Bosch starter, has...
yes, you got it. Hot start problems caused by, I fear, the solenoid. She will start when cold, no problem; however, during 3MA I might need help by some of you to give the car a push-start if the starter won't work :( See you tomorrow! Title: Re: Ineptitude suffers starter problems Post by: kev131 on May 03, 2011, 05:54:24 PM No problem Robert - I know what it is like needing a helping hand on previous 3MAs! :)
Title: Re: Ineptitude suffers starter problems Post by: stathe174 on May 03, 2011, 06:52:43 PM Or you can just start it when hot by knocking it with a jack or a hummer ;) Thats what I do!
Title: Re: Ineptitude suffers starter problems Post by: Robert on May 03, 2011, 07:42:04 PM yes, Panagiotis, I know this remedy ;) however, with twin carbs the space is very limited to give the solenoid a knock. Best thing would be to take out the starter again, remove the solenoid, clean it using very fine grained 1000 sand paper, put a film of engine oil on the parts, reassemble and reinstall. Will work perfectly from then on. However, not your work of choice when on the road :(
Title: Re: Ineptitude suffers starter problems Post by: stathe174 on May 04, 2011, 12:16:24 AM I think that this problem is caused by high temperatures. That's why the button get stuck. You can try and protect your starter with some heat preventing material.
Title: Re: Ineptitude suffers starter problems Post by: simon131 on May 04, 2011, 09:09:24 AM Don't worry about your starter Robert. I have no doubt that with the collective skills and tools available at the Passage House Hotel in Kingsteignton, it will be removed and overhauled before dinner tonight ;D
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