replacing the starter motor
a) I am far too hamfisted (and old!) to attempt this and
b) there is almost certainly no-one in this part of the USA who has experience of doing this,
is there an almost idiot-proof “How to do it” guide that I could share with a local mechanic in the hope that he/she will not be scared off by the alien, cramped engine compartment to get the job done?
If so, that will only leave me to find a replacement started motor!
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Phil
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It can be a bit off-putting, but overall not too bad a job once you familiarise yourself t the layout.
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2003 TF 135 sunstorm
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Check firstly the solenoid connection on the starter, a spade connector prone to corrosion and loose. Clean and tighten it.
This fault shows as intermittent no crank.
David
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Check firstly the solenoid connection on the starter, a spade connector prone to corrosion and working loose. Clean and tighten it.
This fault shows as intermittent no crank.
David
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Locate the evaporation canister on the engine/boot bulkhead, & reach down by it, you should locate the faston/Lucar connectors on the stater motor. Give them a good wiggle & if your problems are resolved change the connector & clean the contacts, do this anyway & call it preventative maintenance.
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I have to say that the responses scared the daylights out of me; having owned the car for just over 25 years (thus being able to import it to the US) all that I have seen of the engine is what is visible via the boot space. Hopefully my local garage in Hampshire has seen a great deal more when they have serviced the car…
Which leads me to my next really dumb question: what has to be done to get to the position where the photos in the article were taken? I have bought a couple of workshop and restoration manuals for the car, but I have yet to see either explain step 1: gaining access to the engine.
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Phil
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The starter motor is not too difficult to access compared to most cars.
2003 TF 135 sunstorm
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I suspect your car will be the centre of some attention being such a rarity, maybe you should run off some handbills (USA speak?) giving a short history of the MGF together with relevant facts and figures either that or invest in some throat pastilles.
Good luck your now a pioneer
PS in the unlikely event it breaks down either A] throw a tarp over it or B] stick BMW badges on it
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Phil
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It seems that the reason for the Sheriff's inspection was to ensure that the car had not been stolen...
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