Transit connecte starter motor
25-09-2014, 10:16 PM
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Transit connecte starter motor
Bought a connect starter motor and it doesn't fit my rst gearbox?
25-09-2014, 10:32 PM
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I've fitted two that came from a tdi connect but I always thought they all shared the same starter ??
26-09-2014, 04:37 AM
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The mounts on this are totaly different 2 would line up but it fouls the exhaust and 1 (the very front one) is about 10-15mm too long
26-09-2014, 07:35 PM
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You need a diesel starter, I have one fitted.
28-09-2014, 06:02 PM
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Best sell this petrol one then lol
29-09-2014, 06:34 AM
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yep i fitted one, was advised by a friend i met through here, euro parts parts, Ł97, straight fitment, took 30 mins to do, blots connectors everything perfect, starts proper instantly as you turn the key, no cranking just turn key it starts instantly, amazing
29-09-2014, 08:23 AM
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29-09-2014, 11:47 AM
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I was just gonna buy a used one as my current lucas is shit think the solonide is going
01-10-2014, 08:20 PM
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I bought one for mine and during my mates rebuild his starter was a little lazy like my own , so fitted it to his to see what it was like . The difference was like night and day , I didn't think it would make much difference but it's great . Well worth the money
02-10-2014, 03:44 PM
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I've gotta have one now then
05-10-2014, 10:40 AM
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Can confirm it too ! fitted one after my trip to blackpool . Took me around 45 mins as i crimped new ring connectors on . Straight fit no where near the exhaust. fires instantly.
05-10-2014, 04:29 PM
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No more pushing for the mrs now then. Lol
05-10-2014, 07:06 PM
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yeah stu , you know who was doing the pushing ! stopped twice on the way back and it didn't engage. as soon as i pulled up on the drive it worked ok. taking the micheal me thinks. so its now in the bin
06-10-2014, 06:38 PM
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Is this seriously a connect alt!!! One the left is a 1.8 petrol starter and the right is the diesel is that right!!! How I it gonna fit with the exhaust its huge!!!!
06-10-2014, 06:51 PM
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Anyone got any pics of one fitted
06-10-2014, 07:07 PM
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I will crank the laptop up and post a pic
06-10-2014, 07:09 PM
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06-10-2014, 07:11 PM
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Lol thats mine^ when I had cvh.
06-10-2014, 07:14 PM
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Found it on Google by searching for "transit connect fitted to RS Turbo" and it was on the top row!
06-10-2014, 07:17 PM
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06-10-2014, 07:39 PM
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This looks so huge!!! According to the lucas part number it's not from a connect it's from 1.8 td mondeo/escort/fiesta
06-10-2014, 08:21 PM
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This looks so huge!!! According to the lucas part number it's not from a connect it's from 1.8 td mondeo/escort/fiesta
there is your problem then its not a connect starter!
06-10-2014, 08:42 PM
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Looking at that pic above its defo much bigger!
06-10-2014, 08:52 PM
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07-10-2014, 07:56 AM
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This ones defo wrong then it's massive in comparison to the pics which look more like the 1.8i one that I have
07-10-2014, 08:23 AM
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Turns out the one the bloke was advertising
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07-10-2014, 08:25 AM
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Lambda sensor is mounted wrong.
07-10-2014, 08:39 AM
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What is wrong with it?
08-10-2014, 05:45 PM
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08-10-2014, 07:06 PM
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Plugged in or not is nothing to do with mounting!
17-10-2014, 07:08 PM
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Fitted today bloody excellent starter and also turns out what I though was a shagged gearbox bearing was actualy the starter lol
17-10-2014, 07:16 PM
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that big starter is for 1800 turbo diesel early engine cold climate fitment fella normally early escort/ mondeo
19-10-2014, 11:14 AM
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Fitted today bloody excellent starter and also turns out what I though was a shagged gearbox bearing was actualy the starter lol
That's a right bonus as it was a very worrying noise!
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19-10-2014, 08:42 PM
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That's a right bonus as it was a very worrying noise!
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Your telling me mate pretty confident it's not engine tho still think it's gear box and it's just a coincidence its gone quiet lol still got batt light on to even after a brand new alternator
20-10-2014, 06:09 PM
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Plugged in or not is nothing to do with mounting!
I know! I was taking the piss. As long as it's above horizontal it's fine.
20-10-2014, 07:14 PM
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I know you was Daz, Im still awaiting the reason its wrong from rhinopower.
21-10-2014, 01:38 PM
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I don't think you'll get an answer to be honest!
21-10-2014, 09:30 PM
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Your telling me mate pretty confident it's not engine tho still think it's gear box and it's just a coincidence its gone quiet lol still got batt light on to even after a brand new alternator
Ah more wiring fun then mate!
23-10-2014, 09:40 PM
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Ah more wiring fun then mate!
Thinking of making a new engine loom tbh
24-10-2014, 02:33 PM
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Thinking of making a new engine loom tbh
Charged battery and all new connections she's good as gold
25-09-2014, 10:16 PM
Transit connecte starter motor
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