The Dog kennel's dead (vid)

[DaveDreads]

For quite a few months it's had starting issues,
it normally starts after a few go's, but over the past few days it's just not having it,
I think the starter motors knackered and has finally given up.

http://s253.beta.photobucket.com/us...ideo-2012-12-31-10-59-14_zpsf3cfc2d6.mp4.html

I had one disappointed German Shepherd this morning,
when he couldn't go out to see his friends.

 

[Fred@BTM]

starter or battery probably, does it bump start?

 

[DaveDreads]

Haven't tried bump starting it, once the car's warmed up it'll start every time.

The battery's only a year and a bit old, plus all the electrics work fine,
i'm almost convinced it's the starter, I just thought i'd post a vid for confirmation.

 

[Daniel]

I've got a starter motor you can have for free.

 

[DaveDreads]

That would be cool mate, i'll pay for postage and all that,
I just have to figure out how to replace it myself, as i've no money until I get back behind the camera.

Bloody cars!

 

[Budgie]

Fiddly job, but not rocket science.

Battery off.
Airbox out.
Upper inlet off for access.
Remove SM heatshield and wiggle out.

Starter motor is held on by three bolts over the back of the gearbox. Towards where the coolant pipes join the heater matrix.

Remove those. Then you should be able to wiggle it out from underneath. You'll need to undo the 13mm brass nut holding the + to the SM and the - is a spade connector.

Hardest part IMO is getting the SM heatshield back on, because the exhaust manifold is f**king tight to it. Proper fiddly.

 

[DaveDreads]

Cheers for that, i'll have a look when i'm in a better mood and it's not pissing it down,
i'll probably find out it's a lose connection or dirty spade connector.

This car's getting retired as soon as I can afford a new dog carrier,
it can live out it's days on track, as it's a pain in the arse as a daily.

 

[coleman]

And people moan about the membership fee, in 7 posts you have been offered a free starter and details on how to change it.

CS FTW

 

[DaveDreads]

Indeed, this place has saved me a fortune over the years,
plus i've met some seriously cool people.

Although i've now had my fill of Clios, time to scratch my Impreza itch I think.

 

[welshname]

Classic wagon or your status as President is up.

 

[DaveDreads]

How reliable are the classic wagons?
I don't want to swap one unreliable car or another.

This is my favourite shaped wagon, but good ones are the same price as old STi Wagons.

I just want one that's comfortable, reliable, and is capable of doing a journey of a few hundred miles with ease.

This one looks alright though.

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/...aru-impreza-sti-v5-estate-fresh-import/939730

 

[welshname]

I shall link Bobby J in here.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Have you not bought one yet man?

 

[welshname]

Helpful post was helpful.

 

[DaveDreads]

No one will accept magic beans,
so until i've saved up all the money i'll have to stick with my broken Clio.

If the f*cking thing hadn't broken down so much last year i'd have one by now. :dapprove:

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

There's reliable and unreliable ones out there.

My old one was a royal pig but the current steed is alright so far!

Equally immensely helpful as well.

You're welcome....

 

[Don]

plus i've met some seriously cool people.

Cheers Mate

 

[Daniel]

Indeed, this place has saved me a fortune over the years,
plus i've met some seriously cool people.

Although i've now had my fill of Clios, time to scratch my Impreza itch I think.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...postcode/bs166lj/radius/1500/page/3?logcode=p

 

[DaveDreads]

That is exactly what i'm after,
my favourite shape with some decent mods, I want it now!!!

Sadly it'll be March by the time i've got the money,
i've a few photo jobs lined that should get me back on track with saving.

 

[Daniel]

If you want the starter motor, you need to let me know by 12pm wednesday, i'm going on holiday weds night.

Don't worry about postage or owt, you can just have it.

 

[DaveDreads]

Cheers mate I appreciate it, you're a good bloke.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Fcuks sake Daniel .. I want that bus !!!!!

 

[coleman]

IIRC Blobeyes are for the winners in life.

 

[Flat Eric]

Try cleaning the little spade connector which goes onto starter motor. I had problem with my 1.2 before and that turned out to be corroded spade connector to starter motor. It was temperamental. Some days it would start. Other days it wouldn't turn over at all.

 

[DaveDreads]

I can't even find the starter motor tbh, someone told me to remove the battery and airbox to gain access,
but it's not under there, as far as I know it's under the exhaust manifold.

 

[SBV116]

^ it is, remove air box, and inlet manifold and it is do'able from the top, but it will be fun!

 

[Flat Eric]

I've no idea where to look on an RS Clio but on the 1.2 it was just 'there' in engine bay. Lol

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

Do I have to
load the DCI up with tools again dave?

 

[DaveDreads]

You've helped me out with the car so much i'm starting to feel guilty.

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

Swaps with the DCI which is as much as a pain in the arse to fix lol

I don't mind helping out mate, that's what this forums for

 

[DaveDreads]

You're a good man, if changing the battery doesn't fix it then I could do with some help replacing the starter.

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

I don't think it's the battery mate, your stater or starter wiring is dodge as its done it at Andys before aswell. We checked the amps and charge and it was fine.

Iirrc. It's corroded connections tbh , take them off ( or starter off and clean terminals ) re connect and put Vaseline on the conectors to stop damp

 

[DaveDreads]

You say that like I know what i'm doing. lol

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

Learn from the mistro's

 

[Flat Eric]

Get some wd40 on the spade connector. Dave ill put a 10 bag on it that it's that