series_one_rst

hi all, need a new starter for the turbo (still cvh), been searching about and seems a few have mentioned the connect starter or a zetec item.

just after a definate fitment to look for so i can get ordering.

thanks.

Joe91

I've got a diesel starter motor on mine, it's massive but I'm not sure what one it is though? I'll find out for you.

Joe

studabear

transit connect diesel on mine, I can find you the ebay item number if needed

DazC

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Another vote for the connect starter...

series_one_rst

cheers lads.

item number would be ace dude.

studabear

this is the 1 I have from the same seller.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-Trans...item3358b7be3e

RUBY123

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whats the advantage of the connect starter are they smaller and more powerfull

studabear

its pretty compact, cheap newer, easily available

series_one_rst

great stuff cheers dude.

studabear

here it is fitted,

simonmcf

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Is it just plug n play or is work needed to get it running

studabear

bolts straight on, had to change the switched live connector to a crimped eyelet.

series_one_rst

cracking!

lewis.philcox

I have just brought one of these from the motor factors this morning using the part numbers off that ebay ad will post some pictures up of it later for other people

Cheers

Lewis

simonmcf

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Good man will have to do this, are u up rating the loom for it too or wrapping it?

lewis.philcox

Umm not going to uprate the loom will just look at the current connections and change them if need be. my switched live one that has a spade connector on it playing up as it is so that has to be changed anyway for a ring terminal..

Hadnt thought of wrapping but it is definately a good shout i forgot all about it i will be doing that have to dig out some of my heat wrap!

Anyway here is the starter motor in question











Cheers

Lewis

simonmcf

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how much, can some pics when ya change the connectors and have her all hooked up. Fair play. What part QH part number is it?

lewis.philcox

i got it for 80 quid exchanged from my local as i know the bloke he said just put the old on in the box and bring it back.

yeah of course il take some pics mate! hoping to do it this week at some point if i get a chance!

DazC

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The other reason to upgrade to the connect starter is because it's desgined to spin over a high compression diesel, it's very torquey. Massively understressed on our low compression petrol engines so it should be pretty bomb proof.

Louis_RST

Glad I came across this thread as I'm about to replace my starter.
Are peoples connect starters still going strong?!

Also just a quick question about the starter motor wiring, my car has the big red battery lead, the thinner alternator lead and also another thin lead from the loom that runs along the front panel, is this right?

DazC

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Mine worked fine yesterday when I fired her up.

You should have a main battery cable, a bridging harness from stater to alternator on the same terminal as the main battery cable (13mm nut) and then a small exciter wire from the ignition switch on either a spade terminal or a ring terminal to a stud on the starter (10mm).

If you're on a spade terminal you'll have to swap it for an ring terminal/eyelet (6mm internal diameter)

Louis_RST

Cheers for this info, its been apart for a few weeks and I forgot what way round the wires went!