Yet another beast!! 760 GLE query

niloc · Dec 21st, 2002, 21:09

I have just taken delivery of a 1990 760 GLE, 140k on the clock, (only paid £100 for it!). But, the car won't start. After some thorough testing (cheers Dad!), it appears to be the starter motor.
My queries are as follows:

Can the motor be taken out without removing the oil filter (see Haynes for further details)?

Where is the best place to get a replacement/refurbished motor (S. Wales area or mail order)?

Cheers

Colin
'87 760 Turbo
'90 760 GLE

Dec 21st, 2002, 23:01

haha, you want to taklk to Dave M about this! His fight with a V6 starter is further down.

George

Resident near Leuven in Belgium

'87 745 GLE Turbo Diesel Intercooler
'88 745 Turbo Intercooler

Peter Milnes · Dec 21st, 2002, 23:21

When you turned the ignition key to start position was there 12Volts at the solenoid terminal with a small wire on it?

All the best, Peter

niloc · Dec 22nd, 2002, 19:05

All the tests have shown that the starter motor is the problem. I have dismantled the motor since, and the brushes are totally shot, the plate protecting the planetary gears is bent and scratched, and 2 of the 3 rubber shock absorbers near the gears are missing.

Dec 22nd, 2002, 20:51

And now for the friendly Advice......

Email me Direct on my home address and I'll demonstrate by photo what to expect. It took me three weeks to get things finally sorted, and yes! as my good friend George (Gholmer) says it did cause IMMENSE Heartache!!! But be warned.... As They say in a Famous Film "We're gonna get bloody on this one Rog!!". Don't panic however, I'll try and help...

My mail Address is:

DaveMorton@Blueyonder.co.uk

Regards
Dave M

Dec 21st, 2002, 21:09	#1
niloc SWV Benefactor Last Online: Jan 30th, 2013 13:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Newport, South Wales	Yet another beast!! 760 GLE query I have just taken delivery of a 1990 760 GLE, 140k on the clock, (only paid £100 for it!). But, the car won't start. After some thorough testing (cheers Dad!), it appears to be the starter motor. My queries are as follows: Can the motor be taken out without removing the oil filter (see Haynes for further details)? Where is the best place to get a replacement/refurbished motor (S. Wales area or mail order)? Cheers Colin '87 760 Turbo '90 760 GLE __________________ Refitting is the reverse of removal???.....Yeah, right!

Dec 21st, 2002, 23:01	#2
George Holmer Guest Location:	RE: Yet another beast!! 760 GLE query haha, you want to taklk to Dave M about this! His fight with a V6 starter is further down. George Resident near Leuven in Belgium '87 745 GLE Turbo Diesel Intercooler '88 745 Turbo Intercooler

Dec 21st, 2002, 23:21	#3
Peter Milnes Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tonyrefail	RE: Yet another beast!! 760 GLE query When you turned the ignition key to start position was there 12Volts at the solenoid terminal with a small wire on it? All the best, Peter

Dec 22nd, 2002, 19:05	#4
niloc SWV Benefactor Last Online: Jan 30th, 2013 13:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Newport, South Wales	Definitely starter motor All the tests have shown that the starter motor is the problem. I have dismantled the motor since, and the brushes are totally shot, the plate protecting the planetary gears is bent and scratched, and 2 of the 3 rubber shock absorbers near the gears are missing. __________________ Refitting is the reverse of removal???.....Yeah, right!

Dec 22nd, 2002, 20:51	#5
Dave M Guest Location:	RE: Definitely starter motor And now for the friendly Advice...... Email me Direct on my home address and I'll demonstrate by photo what to expect. It took me three weeks to get things finally sorted, and yes! as my good friend George (Gholmer) says it did cause IMMENSE Heartache!!! But be warned.... As They say in a Famous Film "We're gonna get bloody on this one Rog!!". Don't panic however, I'll try and help... My mail Address is: DaveMorton@Blueyonder.co.uk Regards Dave M

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