Hi,

The starter motor on my K-plate Renault Savanna lunched itself today. 
Wouldn't turn the engine (1.9 diesel), just lots of nasty graunching noises.
Pulled it out, and the housing at the pinion end which supports the end 
of the shaft has sheared off.

So, before I go and get another one from the scrappy, is there anything 
else I need to check?  Never seen one fail this way before.  Fingers 
crossed it doesn't seem to have chewed up the ring gear too much.

Or is it just a case of "It's a Renault, they all do that Sir"?

:-)

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Rhydian
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There is a dowel on one of the mounting holes on that Starter. Make sure 
it's fitted. Check the ringear for broken/missing teeth.

John

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> Hi,
>
> The starter motor on my K-plate Renault Savanna lunched itself today. 
> Wouldn't turn the engine (1.9 diesel), just lots of nasty graunching 
> noises.
> Pulled it out, and the housing at the pinion end which supports the end of 
> the shaft has sheared off.
>
> So, before I go and get another one from the scrappy, is there anything 
> else I need to check?  Never seen one fail this way before.  Fingers 
> crossed it doesn't seem to have chewed up the ring gear too much.
>
> Or is it just a case of "It's a Renault, they all do that Sir"?
>
> :-)
>
> -- 
> Rhydian
> Change - to + if you want to reply