starter motor probs

[Rusky]

im having a intermittent problem with the starter motor sometimes its fine other times when you turn the key it spins up but dosent seem to engage to engine or partly engages ideas please

[Romak]

Originally Posted by Rusky

im having a intermittent problem with the starter motor sometimes its fine other times when you turn the key it spins up but dosent seem to engage to engine or partly engages ideas please

uhhh replace the starter? Sounds like a bad solenoid but you're better off to just replace the whole starter.

[Rusky]

What are they like to change

[bazar01]

Originally Posted by Rusky

What are they like to change

A pain in the rear....

[Rusky]

o joy

[Romak]

There's a DIY on changing I'm pretty sure but my best advice is do it from underneath with about 3ft of extensions and the e-torx socket, usually a couple 12" extensions get a little curve to them over that length and it's perfect to get up over the transmission to reach the bolts, when getting a new starter get one with threaded holes to make it easier. Good luck!!

[Mini M3]

I agree with Romak, get the threaded. So much easier to put back! Just did mine. Also, its possible to destroy the flywheel if you wait to long by the starter sticking or partially engaging. Then you'll have larger issues. I bought a Bosch from advanced auto because it came with a lifetime warranty, 20% off and I'm a Bosch fan.