Starter motor

[moonshine]

Does anyone know the model number of the starter motor as fitted to a 1996 "N" reg. Bongo, SGL5? Or are there several different ones, in which case I may need to go out and remove mine to find out. I want to order some new solenoid contacts.

[moonshine]

Finally got round to changing the contacts in my starter motor. Excellent service from Auto Electrical Supplies of Southampton, who sent me the relevant parts within 24 hours of ordering them. Very helpful and knew exactly what I needed. Bongo now starts first time every time, and no more clicks!

[mikeonb4c]

V pleased to hear it went well moonshine. Was it a straightforward job out of interest (removal, stripdown, replacement etc.)?

[moonshine]

Very straightforward, Mike. Starter is held in by three bolts which are quite easy to remove using a socket wrench. Procedure as follows;

1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Remove starter motor connections, 1 spade connector and one nut.
3. Remove top of air cleaner and the large attached inlet hose.
4. Unbolt starter. Starter motor can now be jiggled out of vehicle.
5. Remove three small bolts securing the end plate of the solenoid.
6. Lift off plate and pull out solenoid plunger.
7. Unbolt contacts taking care to note where insulators and washers go.

Putting it back together is simply a reversal of above.

Once it's all back together, re-connect the battery and starting is once more, first time every time.

[mikeonb4c]

Great moonshine. I'll keep that info safe for when my turn comes. Thanks +++++

Mike