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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: G10 RDP on 21 August 2008, 01:54

Title: Starter Motor
Post by: G10 RDP on 21 August 2008, 01:54

How hard are they to change?

Ive fitted my own coilovers so harder then that and i think ill go to a garage easier and ill give it a bash my self?

just to give a bit of back ground currently im hitting it with a wheel brace!!!!

Title: Re: Starter Motor
Post by: DazVR6 on 21 August 2008, 07:05

Think you need to undo the front engine mount to get at it while supporting the engine from under the gearbox.

Title: Re: Starter Motor
Post by: snifferdog on 21 August 2008, 08:19

its easy mate,you do have to support gearbox from underneath with a jack and then its just 3-4 bolts! i did it in an hour or so.have you got a new starter motor cos ive got one for sale.cheers.

Title: Re: Starter Motor
Post by: Vdubbster on 21 August 2008, 10:44

Yeh easy, just get a jack under the gearbox with a bit of wood between.

1hr MAX

Title: Re: Starter Motor
Post by: G10 RDP on 25 August 2008, 11:26

thanks for the advice peeps bring on the day off