starter change

andy100 · Jul 23rd, 2007, 19:36

Hi
Just getting to know my 460 by tinkering and fiddling generally. Looking ahead for jobs that might need doing, I noticed the starter motor is hiding somewhere in the murky deep darkness. Has anyone found theres? or changed one. By some quirk of fate all my cars generally have this item pack up so i want to know how to replace it now, even though its working fine. My old escort was simple, 3x 13mm bolts, no jack needed , did it outside halfords, took it in for an exchange and was back on the road in 15 mins. The Volvo I take it, is a bit more complex?!
thanks for any advice.

Owen850 · Jul 24th, 2007, 16:28

I am removing the starter motor of my 1.7 doner car this weekend so I can let you know how difficult it is!

AKelly1989 · Jul 24th, 2007, 23:43

they're right at the back just under the exhaust manifold 3x 13mm bolts hold it in. depending on what model it is and whats in the way will slow you down taking them out. if its a basic 1.8 it took me 5mins to remove it without the heatshield in the way. 1.7 nearly the same my old one didnt have a heat shield. 1.7turbo? dont get me started lol...

Jul 23rd, 2007, 19:36	#1
andy100 Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2012 13:41 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire	starter change Hi Just getting to know my 460 by tinkering and fiddling generally. Looking ahead for jobs that might need doing, I noticed the starter motor is hiding somewhere in the murky deep darkness. Has anyone found theres? or changed one. By some quirk of fate all my cars generally have this item pack up so i want to know how to replace it now, even though its working fine. My old escort was simple, 3x 13mm bolts, no jack needed , did it outside halfords, took it in for an exchange and was back on the road in 15 mins. The Volvo I take it, is a bit more complex?! thanks for any advice.

Jul 24th, 2007, 16:28	#2
Owen850 Volvo 850 Last Online: Jan 18th, 2009 21:45 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pontypool	I am removing the starter motor of my 1.7 doner car this weekend so I can let you know how difficult it is!

Jul 24th, 2007, 23:43	#3
AKelly1989 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2008 19:59 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Slough View Photos By: AKelly1989	they're right at the back just under the exhaust manifold 3x 13mm bolts hold it in. depending on what model it is and whats in the way will slow you down taking them out. if its a basic 1.8 it took me 5mins to remove it without the heatshield in the way. 1.7 nearly the same my old one didnt have a heat shield. 1.7turbo? dont get me started lol...

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