you were both right - ordered new starter motor and replaced on saturday (I also suffered with the apparenet difficulty of getting to top back bolt - long extension and accessign behind manifold did the trick) fires up instantly now - thanks for advice

Advice again Im afraid - Paddocks starter replacement as good as anywhere else? (£100 inc the vat)

thnakyou both for taking the time to feedback and yes upon openign bonnet there was a small glow of fire on right hand side down by tunnel (quick blow blew it out so i would guess it was plastic smouldering judging by the smell) - sounds like my mate was right and new starter required as im...

hi all hoping you can all help me out 95 disco - turning ignition causing engine to turn over which fails to stop when key removed - instant battery drain (after approx 20 seconds) of engine continually turning over - and upon opening bonnet a small glow of fire on bottom right hand side of...