Hi Haddrs and thanks for your help,

I have found the prob...the braided link wire from the solenoid that goes into the main body of the motor was fused in two...looked corroded,

Its the original Bosh motor...I have seen some pattern motors on ebay for less than £65 and a bosh for £175...so it makes me wonder about the quality of these pattern starter...are they worth buying,

I wonder if I take the motor to my local auto spark I have one nearby...could he fit a new wire...it goes to the brushes as I'm sure you know...are they replaceable,

Would you bother getting this old unit reconed or buy a new one even the cheap pattern version.

Nick.