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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Plomien on 23 November 2011, 16:41:26

Title: starting problem
Post by: Plomien on 23 November 2011, 16:41:26

I had the cam cover gaskets done and since then it takes a few times for the starter motor to kick in.
Once it clicks it starts up with no problem.
Could it be when the covers were done some oil has got onto the starter motor and just needs a clean?

Title: Re: starting problem
Post by: freecall666 on 23 November 2011, 16:53:37

check the starter bolts are good and tight.

Title: Re: starting problem
Post by: dbug on 23 November 2011, 18:57:04

Quote from: Plomien on 23 November 2011, 16:41:26

I had the cam cover gaskets done and since then it takes a few times for the starter motor to kick in.
Once it clicks it starts up with no problem.
Could it be when the covers were done some oil has got onto the starter motor and just needs a clean?

Sounds like a lazy solenoid mate  :y

Title: Re: starting problem
Post by: Plomien on 23 November 2011, 19:37:07

not starting at all now apart from the click. Battery is fine and starts on bump start. Looks like the starter motor is fubarred.
Will see if i can get it off tomorrow and clean it. Failing that looks like more unwanted expense  :-\

Title: Re: starting problem
Post by: Andy H on 23 November 2011, 19:52:00

Before condemning the starter motor it would be worthwhile to check the condition of the crimped ends on the battery cables.

Title: Re: starting problem
Post by: Plomien on 23 November 2011, 20:02:28

they are fine and all connections are secure.
If i can get it off tomorrow then i will see if i can free it up