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Tamworth
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June 2004
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3K Starter Motor
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Tue, 15 February 2005 21:35
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Hey,
Before you go off at me for not using the search function - i tried it and found nothing - i also tried using google where i found a interesting site but you have to pay money to ask a question.
So i was wondering my starter motor in my 3K every so ofter when you try turning the car over it will just turn the starter motor and not the engine, it takes 3 goes before it cranks the engine, so i'am going to take it out and take it too a auto elect.
Anyways, i've heard you have to take the exhaust manifold off? Is there any other way to do it? Like squeezing it from underneath?
Thanks guys,
Brad
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Location:
c'town, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: 3K Starter Motor
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Tue, 15 February 2005 22:12
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does it make a loud screech/grind noise when it happens?
are u positive the starter is turning when it doesnt engage?
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Location:
New Zealand
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May 2002
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Re: 3K Starter Motor
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Tue, 15 February 2005 23:24
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Depending on the car and exhaust it can be a very tight fit to get out. From memeory you unbolt it and slide it forward to wards the engine mount, then drop the snout of it down and pull it out. Can be fiddly to do.
Callum
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Tamworth
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June 2004
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Re: 3K Starter Motor
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Tue, 15 February 2005 23:48
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Hey thanks for the comments,
Rob: It just doesnt engage with the engine like it goes rrrrrhhhh and then 2 more trys and it engages and the engine goes, no loud noises or anything no screeches.
Purple_beasty: Yeah i'll try that cus stuff pulling the manifold off and shit like that,
Thanks
Brad
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Location:
brisbane
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October 2004
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Re: 3K Starter Motor
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Wed, 16 February 2005 00:58
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it could be bad contacts to the solenoid, if not...
it seems the starter is ok, its the solenoid that
doesnt engage and pull the gear onto the flywheel,
from what you have described. i think you can get
replacement solenoids.
as for getting it off...
<runs off to look at car>, hmmm looks like a dog
to get out, it *might* be able to get it out once
the two bolts are undone from underneath if you are
lucky, remembering to disconnect battery before lol.
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Location:
Brisbane
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February 2005
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Re: 3K Starter Motor
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Wed, 16 February 2005 04:13
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If you have a standard exhaust, it'll come out with a bit of fiddling. With most aftermarket extractors it'll come out, too. Sadly, my extractors have to come out to change mine.
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Location:
Vic, AU
Registered:
September 2004
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Re: 3K Starter Motor
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Wed, 16 February 2005 07:21
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Got the same problem in mine!
I find it's only hard to start if left for a while... Same symptons though.
And, it is possible to remove it, as the rest have said. Done it before and I'll have to do it again. 
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Location:
Bottom of the hill, Sydney
Registered:
April 2004
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Re: 3K Starter Motor
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Wed, 16 February 2005 08:47
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| styler wrote on Wed, 16 February 2005 11:58 |
it could be bad contacts to the solenoid, if not...
it seems the starter is ok, its the solenoid that
doesnt engage and pull the gear onto the flywheel,
from what you have described. i think you can get
replacement solenoids.
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If it was bad contacts or the solenoid not throwing out the starter would not be motoring. In fact it would just make one click and that would be it.
It is more than likely going to be the clutch in the starter has failed or the fork arm has broken. Either way the starter has to be removed and disassembled to be repaired.
Brad
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Tamworth
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June 2004
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Re: 3K Starter Motor
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Wed, 16 February 2005 10:53
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Hey,
Thanks for the help guys,
gr8r-x: with mine it will start you dont have to wait, like when you turn it and it doesnt engage you do it again after it has stopped spinning and it will always kick.
BradW: thats what i was thinking, take the whole thing out and take it too a auto elect.
Thanks again,
Brad
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Location:
tallahassee FL usOFa
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: 3K Starter Motor
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Wed, 16 February 2005 15:47
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it's the bendix/starter drive/starter drive clutch/starter one way drive - different names, all the same thing.
it will get worse, probably gradually, but maybe stop completly.
it's only the drive, but it's usually easier & cheaper for most people to replace the entire thing.
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