Hello All,
I have recently bought a year 2000 Millenium Edition TD5 in Alveston Red,after 5 days starter motor was just clicking, did some research and have got it down to the solenoid problem on the Nippon Denso starters.
Well good old e -bay came up with a repair kit for £13 posted.
Set off to take the starter off this morning first 2 bolts were a doddle, but i cannot shift the top bolt i cannot get leverage has anyone any tips for this awkward bolt?
Also can anyone confirm that the top bolt/nut is a different size to the others ie:15 mm nut as compared to 13mm bolts as i do not want to round it off 13/14mm sockets do not seem to fit.
Anyway failed to get it off and put things back together,sure enough it has started a number of times now no problems as i have disturbed the internal solenoid contacts taking the main 12v cable off.
Still need it off though as i still want to fit the repair kit because i cannot trust it to start one wet night miles away from home
Waxoyled and filled the chassis with wax last weekend couple of small jobs to make the car really good.
Cheers Frenchy.
I have recently bought a year 2000 Millenium Edition TD5 in Alveston Red,after 5 days starter motor was just clicking, did some research and have got it down to the solenoid problem on the Nippon Denso starters.
Well good old e -bay came up with a repair kit for £13 posted.
Set off to take the starter off this morning first 2 bolts were a doddle, but i cannot shift the top bolt i cannot get leverage has anyone any tips for this awkward bolt?
Also can anyone confirm that the top bolt/nut is a different size to the others ie:15 mm nut as compared to 13mm bolts as i do not want to round it off 13/14mm sockets do not seem to fit.
Anyway failed to get it off and put things back together,sure enough it has started a number of times now no problems as i have disturbed the internal solenoid contacts taking the main 12v cable off.
Still need it off though as i still want to fit the repair kit because i cannot trust it to start one wet night miles away from home
Waxoyled and filled the chassis with wax last weekend couple of small jobs to make the car really good.
Cheers Frenchy.