starter motor

took the mk3 to get sorted and the lad said that the problem might be a bush inside the gear box which goes on the end of the starter motor. does any one no what its like to fix and what parts will i be needing to get

I would say it's a gearbag out job. Take the starter out and have a look first. Thats only held in by 2 bolts and it's on the front of the case so easy to get to. I think there 6mm allen head screws iirc.

You should the be able to stick fingers into the starter hole and feel the bush, although I don't think i've ever heard of one wearing out. Whats the problem? if the starters sticking it's the solenoid, and that can be stripped out, cleaned and greased!

if you need a hand i'm only in coningsby so can take a look. or you can bring it to mine and i'll have a look!

Jon.

well its abit hard to explain but when you start it up it makes a realy loud lineing noise sounds line a jumbo jet starting up. i will let you no when it gets bk from being sprayed.dont mind i could come to you or if your passing threw then.

sounds to me like the stater solenoid is sticking and leaving the starter engaged! take a hammer with you and twat the solenoid like the pic on chimp's "methrat" thread shows. If you don't do that when it's whining, you could burn the starter out, which could very likely cause an engine fire!!!! I have seen the mess this makes and it isn't fun!

I'm free every day next week bar tuesday, i'll pm you my mob and we can work sumthing out!!!

have my drive free now i've scrapped me uno so it would prob be easier to do it at mine!

Jon.

yer i will have a go at the old hammer trick to see if that cures it. if you could pm me your mob if it doesnt work i will give you a ring

It in doubt, smash the sh*t outta it!