Bobtaylor Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 Hello to all, I have just bought a Hi Torque Starter motor for my 2L Mk1 Vitesse (through the club). I tried to fit it yesterday, but had some problems. When I first offered up the new starter I could see that the thread on the fixed stud was not long enough ( iwas too long overall but would not have tightened up as the shoulder was too long). Assuming this was a one size fits all fitting I just used a spacer to enable me to tighten the nut. I then tried it and it spun the engine really quickly, but as soon as the engine fired there continued a loud metallic whirring noise. IT dog was not totally disengaging from the flywheel. I assumed it would be a straight swap and I have double checked and it is the correct starter as listed for Vitesse/GT6. What have i done wrong? Having thought about it I was wondering of there should be a spacer between the starter and engine, this would solve the problem of not enough theta and not disenaging. HAs anyone experienced similar issues with fitting a Hi Torque starter, and what do I do to fix the problem? Cheers Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 Hi Bob, The standard spacer ring is fitted with my hi torque (not the clubs) starter. The ring also correctly locates the starter. As far as I know this must be fitted with all starters. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 Just now, Iain T said: Hi Bob, The standard spacer ring is fitted with my hi torque (not the clubs) starter. The ring also correctly locates the starter. As far as I know this must be fitted with all starters. Iain That’s my experience as well , purchased from the club shop . Fitted with standard spacer but left off the shim spacer . Mk2 Vitesse Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 Bob, if you didn't fit the spacer it looks like you'll have to remove and refit. My spacer was a snug fit and I had to very slightly ease it to make everything fit flush. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 +2 for must have the spacer pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtaylor Posted May 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 Doh! Another senior moment. Took the shim and spacer off old unit and refitted with new starter. Job done. Thanks for the replies. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Clark Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 9 hours ago, Paul H said: That’s my experience as well , purchased from the club shop . Fitted with standard spacer but left off the shim spacer . Mk2 Vitesse Paul Same on my GT6 Mk3. Club Shop starter fitted with the original alloy spacer but no steel shims. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 6 hours ago, Bobtaylor said: Doh! Another senior moment. We've all had many! Glad to know you've sorted it out. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtaylor Posted June 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 I have been using my car with the new hi toeque starter for a while, I am very happy with it, no more hesitation and cold starting is so much better too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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