removing pre engaged starter from 98 cooper

[david smith]

hello all ...

starter seems to be deceased ...

car bump starts fine ...
wire from solonoid entering starter casing is detached - dont know if its an earth fixed to casing or if it goes thru into strater?

to get at said wire thaught I would remove starter
this is the newest and first front radiatored mini I have had ...

do I have to remove radiator and oil filter to remove starter?

any hints and tips appreciated as I usual steam in removing everthing to find out later I didnt have to

thanks in advance ... DAS

[Miniholic]

This is from the Rover technical manual, hope it helps.

Ian

Rover! said:

STARTER MOTOR Service repair no - 86.60.01 Remove 1. Disconnect battery earth lead. 2. Raise front of vehicle. WARNING: Support on safety stands. 3. Remove front grille. See BODY, Exterior fittings. 4. Remove 4 bolts securing radiator upper mountings to bonnet platform. 5. Remove radiator from its lower mountings and move it to LH side for access to starter motor. 6. Remove cable tie securing harness to starter motor solenoid. 7. Remove nut securing leads to starter solenoid. 8. Release Lucar connection from solenoid. 9. Disconnect multiplug from oil temperature transmitter 10. Remove 2 bolts securing starter motor. 11. Remove starter motor.

>> Edited by Miniholic on Monday 29th November 17:33

[david smith]

many thanks Ian ... all as I suspected will get out there and do it this week now knowing that Im not pulling it too far to bits!

Cheers DAS