moonstonematt

The starter motor started playing up on my S2 when i got hot, i would leave it to cool then it would start again. I bought a brand new diesel starter motor and its still doing the same thing?? Any ideas? Thanks in advance

Paddy

hit it with a hammer works like a charm every time

I think because of where they're located they get hot and seize? Don't know if theres a shield or something for them sure someone else will have a more sensible answer

Sunil_FiestaRS1800

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ford do a heat shield for the starter . Have the same problem on my fiesta. Ive lagged the manifold and put this heat shield on mine.

I still get the problem sometimes but i think its more down to my battery being in the boot . So i will be re wiring that soon

John Laverick

Have you got the starter motor heat shield fitted which clips onto the turbo oil drain hose?

Physio

Deffo because of the heat, used to happen to most of my RST's.

moonstonematt

Thanks guys, i havent got a heat shield, that must be the main cause. Is it available from fords??

keo_rsturbo

i got a heat shield but still had problems after a long or fast run, i ended up getting a insulating cover think it was about Ł30 from burton power or someone and had no problems over the summer.

gus

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or you could wrap the starter if no joy with the sheild