Range Rover Classic 2.5 VM diesel starter motor problem

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RRClassicMalta

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• Dec 21, 2022

• #1

Hello,
I have a Range Rover Classic with the VM 2.5 TD engine which has developed a starter motor problem.
I would like to get some guidance as to how difficult it would be to replace the starter motor of this particular Range Rover outside without garage facilities. It only seems to be attached to the bell housing by two bolts.
Thanks

 

Datatek

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• Dec 21, 2022

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I have only ever seen that engine in a boat, but first disconnect the battery, then undo the wires on the solenoid and finally the two big bolts and there you have it. If the car is installation is different, someone will be along to correct me shortly @frog hopper

 

Last edited: Dec 21, 2022

Mark Piercy

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• Dec 22, 2022

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Clean the wire connectors to the starter also and go over the battery to earth and battery to alternator connections just so you know everything is clean and passing current easily

 

Bix

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• Dec 22, 2022

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Very replaceable on the driveway with basic tools.

 

frog hopper

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• Jan 3, 2023

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Only just noticed this, sorry lads I haven't a clue, I could have a look if your still waiting on answers. @RRClassicMalta

 

frog hopper

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• Jan 3, 2023

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Just to say on anything this age it would be worth checking connections first.

 

frog hopper

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• Jan 8, 2023

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Have not bothered to have a look as I have been suffering with the virus, better now, so if you want me to have a look give me a pm.