Rob
Well-Known Member
I've been having starting issues recently, first of all with both batteries showing 12v on the multimeter it wont turn over. I hit the starter a few times and it finally engages and turns over really slowly. More recently when it does engage and start the starter does not disengage from the fly wheel (but it does not turn over like the starter contact issue we all know about). I can tell that this is happening due to the very distinctive metallic rattling noise (like a really worn ball bearing) coming from the starter/bell housing. This gradually gets louder and louder and so I try to turn engine on and off until it disengages. Interestingly when doing this the starter turns over at normal speeds.
This problem began to surface after I got stuck in some deep muddy water almost to the bonnet for a good 15min before I could winch myself out. I did not turn the engine off when in the water for obvious reasons. The batteries were replaced about 3 months ago and I have replaced the starter contacts 14 months ago (including solenoid plunger). Do I need a new starter or can it be cleaned out/refurbed. Could it be something else. Where can I get a new Denso starter from?
This problem began to surface after I got stuck in some deep muddy water almost to the bonnet for a good 15min before I could winch myself out. I did not turn the engine off when in the water for obvious reasons. The batteries were replaced about 3 months ago and I have replaced the starter contacts 14 months ago (including solenoid plunger). Do I need a new starter or can it be cleaned out/refurbed. Could it be something else. Where can I get a new Denso starter from?