Ron Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Hi,The starter solenoid on my Vitesse recently gave up the ghost (it was the original one!) and was replaced by a new one. However when I try to start the car now all I get is a loud clunk. I'm guessing that the starter motor is either stuck or kaput. Do you think that would be a reasonable assumption to make before I get underneath the car?Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimboyfat Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Did you transfer the aluminium spacer, and any steel shims accross from the old starter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Slimby - I don't think he has disturbed the stater yet.Ron - it sounds like the starter might be stuck in the engaged position. You could try rocking the car to free it, but it's not difficult to get it out and clean the bendix up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Ron yes this sounds like its wound in with a low battery and its stuck in mesh, some motors have a square end on the spindle to turn with a small spanner , but freebird is right time to remove and give the helix a wash with brake cleaner or petrol to de dust and degrease the drive.never oil the helix it attracts clutch dust and will jam very quickly again.if stating does become a problem, the gear so called high toque modern motors take no power to drive and will fling it over at a cracking rate can be expensive but are brilliant upgrade.Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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