Starter spinning but not engaging well

**NickDawson** · 04-10-2010, 11:57 AM

One more - just a though, how long did rover use the same design? Anyone think this part from Napa might work? Its for a 90-95 defender, which is what I often search on since they typically dont have series stuff in their DB.... when was the 2.5L petrol engine sold through? Clearly that says its for the V8 engine - just not sure how universal these things are?

Starter - Remfd - Standard
Product Line: NAPA Power Premium Plus
Part Number: RAY 2446861

Application Information: 1995 Land Rover Defender
Engines : 3.9 L 3947 CC V8
Engines : 3.9 L 3947 CC V8
Comments: Bosch Type;w/ 1.7 Kilowatt Starter;Optional
Per Car Qty: 1

Engines : 4.0 L 3950 CC V8
Comments: Bosch Type;w/ 1.7 Kilowatt Starter;Optional
Per Car Qty: 1

**kevkon** · 04-10-2010, 12:31 PM

Why don't you just ask our hosts and save yourself a headache?

**SafeAirOne** · 04-10-2010, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by NickDawson

So...I could be wrong...but think I found the problem
:/
How ugly is that?!?!

Very.

Originally posted by NickDawson

I'm willing to go for a new one at this point

You haven't preiced one yet, have you?

Originally posted by NickDawson

I guess one question is whether or not those reduction gears were the primary problem or the result of me tinkering a few weeks ago?

I'm sure your earlier tinkering had nothing to do with it. You just need a couple of gears--I'd check around to different places on the cost of a replacement starter, then bring it to your local auto electric place and see what they say. I can't remember if there's a starter dog on the crank of the 2.5P (my diesel doesn't have one), but if you do have one, I'd get a hand crank too.

**NickDawson** · 04-19-2010, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by kevkon

Why don't you just ask our hosts and save yourself a headache?

$700 new / $500 for a rebuild...

My local shop has a line on a new one for $275 and thinks they might be able to rebuild mine...the only problem is time...going to be weeks. Although this truck has only really run about 20% of the time I've had it, so whats another few weeks :/ Might decide their price for a new one is worth the cost.

Sorry, needed to vent some frustrations...

**bmohan55** · 04-20-2010, 08:51 AM

[QUOTE=NickDawson;50179]$700 new / $500 for a rebuild...

...Although this truck has only really run about 20% of the time I've had it.....

Thats about right for us newbies. From what I have observed, it takes a few years for driving time to at least equal wrenching time. You don't become a Series owner by writing a check.

...so whats another few weeks...
It will give you time to plan your "frame-off"!

Keep the faith!

**daveb** · 04-20-2010, 01:49 PM

Dude, pick up the phone and order one from england. it is really that simple.

Originally posted by NickDawson

$700 new / $500 for a rebuild...

My local shop has a line on a new one for $275 and thinks they might be able to rebuild mine...the only problem is time...going to be weeks. Although this truck has only really run about 20% of the time I've had it, so whats another few weeks :/ Might decide their price for a new one is worth the cost.

Sorry, needed to vent some frustrations...

**stomper** · 04-20-2010, 03:56 PM

Originally posted by daveb

Dude, pick up the phone and order one from england. it is really that simple.

and while you are at it, you could also order up some other cool bits that you have been looking at, to justify the shipping.

**NickDawson** · 04-21-2010, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by daveb

Dude, pick up the phone and order one from england. it is really that simple.

No opposed to this idea at all - anyone have tips on suppliers in the UK?
I'll start googling today....

In the mean time, do I lose man points if I just sit in the truck and wheep softly as I nurse a beer?

**SafeAirOne** · 04-21-2010, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by NickDawson

No opposed to this idea at all - anyone have tips on suppliers in the UK?
I'll start googling today....

In the mean time, do I lose man points if I just sit in the truck and wheep softly as I nurse a beer?

Well...I'd stay away from any supplier of BritPart stuff. And no, no man points are lost--I've been doing it for the last 4 months! The weeping turns to wailing when I get my rover-related credit card bill every month.

**scott** · 04-21-2010, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by NickDawson

No opposed to this idea at all - anyone have tips on suppliers in the UK?
I'll start googling today....

In the mean time, do I lose man points if I just sit in the truck and wheep softly as I nurse a beer?

yes you will. you need to man up and get in there, switch on the ign, engage the clutch and have the wife and kids push

**daveb** · 04-21-2010, 02:53 PM

[QUOTE=NickDawson;50326]No opposed to this idea at all - anyone have tips on suppliers in the UK?

I've used dingocroft with great success, others have done paddocks and the like. Put down the computer and phone them up. you will get better happier results that way. and for once just try doing something without asking the forum first. next we know you are going to want us to dial for you.

**SafeAirOne** · 04-21-2010, 05:52 PM

Ask as many questions as you want...NOT profiting from other Rover owner's mistakes/knowledge gets very expensive very quickly and really doesn't have an impact on your Rover maintenance "learning curve" one way or the other.

I'm certain that there hasn't been a new, unheard-of-by-anyone maintenance issue on a series Rover in the last 40 years!

**LaneRover** · 04-21-2010, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by SafeAirOne

Ask as many questions as you want...NOT profiting from other Rover owner's mistakes/knowledge gets very expensive very quickly and really doesn't have an impact on your Rover maintenance "learning curve" one way or the other.

I'm certain that there hasn't been a new, unheard-of-by-anyone maintenance issue on a series Rover in the last 40 years!

I agree with the ask questions and learn from others!

**NickDawson** · 04-21-2010, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by LaneRover

I agree with the ask questions and learn from others!

Thanks gang - I know I post a lot, some of it is just to share the journey. I cannot say enough about how much I appreciate this group!

I've found a lot of UK suppliers - curiously none list the 2.5L Petrol engine - looking forward to calling tomorrow and seeing what I can learn.... now its just a mystery I have to solve.

Makes me wonder...is the stater really different b/t the two engines? I'll report what I learn tomorrow when I call around.

**daveb** · 04-21-2010, 10:14 PM

are you sure its a 2.5? What is your engine number?

Lots of people mistake the 2.25 5 bearing for a 2.5.

Originally posted by NickDawson

Thanks gang - I know I post a lot, some of it is just to share the journey. I cannot say enough about how much I appreciate this group!

I've found a lot of UK suppliers - curiously none list the 2.5L Petrol engine - looking forward to calling tomorrow and seeing what I can learn.... now its just a mystery I have to solve.