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Problem removing starter motor
« on: 09 February 2011, 22:45:03 »
 Starter motor is busted on my 2.5, so I got under car to remove, struggled with top bolt and then realised my problems had only just begun!

Trying to remove started from car seems impossible as there is not enough clearance to manouver it free, there appears to be an engine mounting in the wrong place restricting movement!
 
Is there a trick to manouvering it clear from the car or will I have to remove the engine mount?

Any suggestions appreciated.
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Re: Problem removing starter motor
« Reply #1 on: 09 February 2011, 22:47:29 »
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Starter motor is busted, so I got under car to remove, struggled with top bolt and then realised my problems had only just begun!

Trying to remove started from car seems impossible as there is not enough clearance, there appears to be an engine mounting in the wrong place restricting movement!
 
Is there a trick to manouvering it clear from the car or will I have to remove the engine mount?
Any suggestions appreciated.
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Re: Problem removing starter motor
« Reply #2 on: 09 February 2011, 22:49:46 »
Cheers mate, I'll try again tommorrow night.
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Re: Problem removing starter motor
« Reply #3 on: 10 February 2011, 00:38:32 »
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Starter motor is busted, so I got under car to remove, struggled with top bolt and then realised my problems had only just begun!

Trying to remove started from car seems impossible as there is not enough clearance, there appears to be an engine mounting in the wrong place restricting movement!
 
Is there a trick to manouvering it clear from the car or will I have to remove the engine mount?
Any suggestions appreciated.
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rob i just wanna say you are a wealth of information and i appreciate it (door card removal!!) thanks for answering the innnane questions us inexperienced omega owners put up :y :y :y
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Re: Problem removing starter motor
« Reply #4 on: 10 February 2011, 09:34:20 »
Just been thinking this one through and before I begin tonight and start throwing spanners around the garage floor in frustration........................

I'm presuming the engine mounts both sides have to be unbolted, is there any other work required before the starter can be removed?

any advice welcome. 
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Re: Problem removing starter motor
« Reply #5 on: 10 February 2011, 10:12:43 »
Just the drivers side engine mount and bracket  :)
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