200tdi starter motor for defender

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rayhyland
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200tdi starter motor for defender

#1 Post by rayhyland » Thu Mar 11, 2010 11:23 am

Hey folks

looks like my starter motor is toast. I think I have to pull the turbo downpipe off to get it out. Anything to look out for when doing this or is it all straightforward wrenching?

also does anyone know what is the most likely problem with these starters? Is it usually the solenoid that fails on them like most of the North American starters?

Finally, if it trns out that it is the solenoid, will some off-the-shelf locally-available (Napa, Lordco) solenoid fit? Or is it some crazy Lucas part that only goes into British cars?


I am tempted to just bring it to Don, but since he is 3 hrs away I may take a crack at it first if I think I can get the parts in Hope or Chilliwack.

Not looking forward to wrenching in the mud and snow in front of the house though... for some reason it's not as much fun as it is on the trail.

Ray
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#2 Post by red90 » Thu Mar 11, 2010 11:46 am

On a LHD, it is the hardest job on the truck. The downpipe is in the way and cannot be removed with the crossmember in place. It can make it out through the top by pushing the downpipe to one side and diconnecting a few things in that area.
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#3 Post by derek n » Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:05 pm

:) When I took mine out it is a bit of a juggle but I found it quite easy. Once all the attachments were off I was able to snake it up through the top. My starter was absolute toast. If you have a good auto electrickery shop take it there. They have their own network and should be able to take care of it right away. The shop I go to for my rebuilds didn't even flinch when I told them that it was from a LR. They have even taken on relay rebuilds for my 39 yoa BMW motorbike with great success and not very expensive.
That's my experience. It seems that all things LR are rebuildable.
Cheers
Derek :wink:
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#4 Post by red90 » Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:09 am

derek n wrote::) When I took mine out it is a bit of a juggle but I found it quite easy.
Is yours left or right hand drive. It is the left hand drive ones that are the problem as the steering shaft blocks the path.
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#5 Post by Bill E. » Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:28 am

Hey Red90, Derek's truck is LHD but it is not a 200tdi, it is a 300tdi and as we know it sits well forward in the engine bay compared to the positioning of a 200. Likely the starter motor removal clearances are considerably different. :roll:
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#6 Post by chilliwack » Wed Mar 17, 2010 2:17 pm

Gus's autoelectric in Chilliwack is pretty good. I don't know if there is anyone in Hope. It must be rough sometimes being beyond Hope
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#7 Post by rayhyland » Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:14 pm

You guys kill me with that every time...
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#8 Post by DaveB » Thu Mar 18, 2010 8:18 am

Don't worry Ray, I'm much farther beyond Hope than you are!

Dave
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