My Rover has an issue with it's starter motor. In the past when I turned the key and only heard the latching of the starter relay up on the inside guard, I would reach for the rubber mallet. A few short sharp strikes to the starter solenoid and she would fire at the next turn of the key, but not this time. I have tried without success over and over, the starter solenoid continues to click, but there is no life from the starter motor. I know that there is current flowing to the solenoid as if I place a steel socket wrench against the solenoid whilst the key is being turned, I can feel the magnetic field grabbing the wrench.
The starter is 46 years old and is the original that came with my Rover, so I can't really complain if it needs new brushes or such like.
What do you think it sounds like? Can I remove the starter without dropping the downpipes, or is there a clearance issue? I know it is just two bolts that retain it to the block, but I don't have all my tools with me, so the less I need to do the more convenient it will be.
Thank you!
Ron.
The starter is 46 years old and is the original that came with my Rover, so I can't really complain if it needs new brushes or such like.
What do you think it sounds like? Can I remove the starter without dropping the downpipes, or is there a clearance issue? I know it is just two bolts that retain it to the block, but I don't have all my tools with me, so the less I need to do the more convenient it will be.
Thank you!
Ron.