Starter Motor - lubricating flywheel

[Whitey]

Guys

Been reading most of the net regarding starter motor problems ie. earth straps, motor rebuild etc.

I read about lightly greasing the flywheel via an access panel in the bell housing - now, should I try this or just get a new starter and be done with it ?!

Thanks !

Whitey

 

[panason1c]

I read about lightly greasing the flywheel via an access panel in the bell housing - now, should I try this?Whitey

Never heard of greasing the flywheel before now!...........dont do it!, any grease on the flywheel or starter bendix will cause you problems.

 

[andy27168]

Hi,
This is the recognised fix I believe but I always thought that was for the V Engines, MB apparently do a "SPECIAL" lubricant/grease for this.

 

[panason1c]

Hi,
This is the recognised fix I believe.

Fix for what?

 

[Whitey]

Just helps the starter to engage on the teeth of the flywheel.

 

[andy27168]

Jamming starter, take a look at this thread reference to lubricating the ring gear is made several times, there is a thread somewhere that gives the MB pt. no. for the special lubricant/grease.
http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/electronics/65505-intermitant-starting-problems.html

 

[panason1c]

Just helps the starter to engage on the teeth of the flywheel.

The flywheel is best kept free of any lubricants, any grease on it will attract grime/dust and could cause problems with the bendix becoming clogged.

 

[panason1c]

A jamming starter is more likely to be a problem with the 'solenoid/bendix' unit which is bolted to the starter motor.


Have a look at this........
http://www.rhocar.org/index.php?showtopic=21860

 

[Whitey]

I have yet to go have a look at the connections, earth straps etc as it is frickin' cold and I can use SWMBO's car for the meantime.

I've done a starter on a few cars and have enjoyed the 'modern' sound they can bring to starting. On my Citroen BX the replacement starter replacement was a 1/3 size of the original !

Thanks for the comments so far though !

 

[Whitey]

Bosch and the job is done.

New starter fitted - sounds like a Nissan micra now, but at least it starts !