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I know metro's and late minis had the late type starter motor, (with the solenoid built in). Different motors have the solenoid in different places on the out side of the starter, does anyone know which cars have which starters??

some pics would be great too, Ideally I'm looking for a starter with the solenoid right at the top but more towards the block than the front of the car. (about 2 o clock if you look at it from the rear)

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Metro starters have the solenoid pointing away from the block e.g. towards the front of the car. These don't fit well in minis as they foul the grille.

Mini starters have the solenoid pointing upwards as you describe. So it is a mini starter you want.


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Jim,
You have the metro one I recall. The mini one will not clear your radiator.

You need to purchase one of these beuties:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...em=270012125009



This is available for either the verto or pre-verto ring-gear, and the main unit can be 'clocked' elative to the flange every 30 degrees or so.

oh look - they ship all overthe world too!

Edited by turbodave16v on 29th Jul, 2006.

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To be very honest i never knew that *surprised*

Still, it sticks that out little bit. more clearance can be achieved.

This leaves two options. A rather expensive Brise item ( lighter too Jim *wink* ) or the cheep and cheerfull standard inertia.

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i've got the brise item. can do any measurements you need matey. it is a lot smaller and has no annoying soleniod hanging off it. it just has a small box on the back.


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jim i have a good mini one you can have

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Im looking to fit the old style starter (no solenoid) to make room for my rad.

I heard that there was a difference in tooth spacing on the flywheel for the two different starters, so wasn't to sure if it could be done!?

Whats this starter you've got Iain?

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iam going to pre vertro setup for now!

and iam going the hog with the old solonoid set up

correct me if iam wrong but........ is there another starter to do away with the solonoid on the pre vertro ?

or have i missed the point! ??????

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On 29/07/2006 16:55:25 wolfie said:

jim i have a good mini one you can have


thanks wolfie, but I have the wrong ring gear for an early starter motor.

Thanks for the pics and advice guys, looks like I've got to dig deep, I'm skint at the moment so it will have to wait a while.


Iain, I have been looking at brise one, as there is one on my mates miglia, but I think the solenoid on his is on top and that will hit my TPS. The one dave should me the one will be ideal, as I can put it exactly where I like

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On 15th May, 2009 TurboDave said:

I think the welsh one has it right!


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i thought you could move the brise ones round? think my solenoid is at the side. i honestly cant remember though! *happy*

i'll have a look next time i'm near the car.


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just checked and mines defintately not on top. but i dont have a picture with the full starter in! lol!


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On 29/07/2006 16:33:56 iain said:

i've got the brise item. can do any measurements you need matey. it is a lot smaller and has no annoying soleniod hanging off it. it just has a small box on the back.


Don't buy the ebay item - I have one like it and bought a brise one.

The other starter motor consumed 2 ring gears before I realised it had a problem and required a load of machining before it achieved a good mesh with the teeth

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Ive just had a look on the Brise site, the position of the solenoid is much better, gives a lot more clearance at the front. *happy*

Does anyone know if Is there are any other manufacturers that make starters with the same solenoid position?

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I doubt it to be honest.

they are good starters. a lot better torque etc than the std stuff.

Not sure the difference in weight though.


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On 01/08/2006 09:07:05 Scruffy said:

On 29/07/2006 16:33:56 iain said:

i've got the brise item. can do any measurements you need matey. it is a lot smaller and has no annoying soleniod hanging off it. it just has a small box on the back.


Don't buy the ebay item - I have one like it and bought a brise one.

The other starter motor consumed 2 ring gears before I realised it had a problem and required a load of machining before it achieved a good mesh with the teeth


Stupid question - are you sure you got the right pinion for the right ring? They ask you to specify which one you want. There are many guys on the minimania site running these and I've heard of nothing but praise - certainly no stories like you've experienced?

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On 01/08/2006 14:38:53 TurboDave said:

[Stupid question - are you sure you got the right pinion for the right ring? They ask you to specify which one you want. There are many guys on the minimania site running these and I've heard of nothing but praise - certainly no stories like you've experienced?



Yes that all checked out fine the problem was that the starter motor did not actually mesh properly with the ring gear and the base plate was machined on one side and built up with weld on the other to make it work so that it moved the whole lot inwards.

A mate at work has a Lancia Montecarlo and needed a bespoke starter motor. I told him not to touch cambridge motorsport with a bargepole but ignored me . Result six months of making a starter motor and when it finally arrives - does not fit!!!

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On 01/08/2006 14:01:50 matty said:

Ive just had a look on the Brise site, the position of the solenoid is much better, gives a lot more clearance at the front. *happy*

Does anyone know if Is there are any other manufacturers that make starters with the same solenoid position?



Website is out of date the solenoid is integral with the gearbox and motor body with the result that the whole assembly is about the same as an inertia type motor and is a lot better for accomodating intercoolers and front rads.

Can't give you a pic as it is fitted to my car!

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I'd go as far to say its actually smaller.

*smiley*

My car's not at home otherwise i'd take a pic of it.


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Thats even better then. how much are they now, the site i looked at said they were £138?

I thought about getting a new ring gear to suit the inertia type starter, as it was just a case of grinding one off welding the new one on, until Wes pointed out about balancing the flywheel after, seems alot of effort and probably would end up costing about the same!

If some one could post a pic of the new style brise starter fitted it help alot. *happy*

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I have never known anyone bother balancing a flywheel after changing a ring gear. As in effect the ring gear itself is inherently in balance anyway, and so should not affect the flywheel.

Note that to fit a new one you do need to heat it in an oven to expand it so it then shrinks onto the flywheel, not weld on as you mentioned.


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On 02/08/2006 12:47:00 matty said:

Thats even better then. how much are they now, the site i looked at said they were £138?

I thought about getting a new ring gear to suit the inertia type starter, as it was just a case of grinding one off welding the new one on, until Wes pointed out about balancing the flywheel after, seems alot of effort and probably would end up costing about the same!

If some one could post a pic of the new style brise starter fitted it help alot. *happy*


Give them a ring and ask them - I bought mine about 18 months ago and they did me a good deal but I did go there in person....


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I sware mine has 1 inch long tacks around the edge of it, but i did get it from minispeed!!

I'll take the starter off tonight and have a look.

If its just a case of heating it then its not too much of a problem changing it over!

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There £185 + the dreaded VAT!

I think i'll go for the changing the ring gear route!

For anyone that wants to save some weight they only weigh 2.5kg, which has got to be a fair bit lighter than the standard jobby. *happy*

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On 02/08/2006 16:18:46 matty said:

There £185 + the dreaded VAT!

I think i'll go for the changing the ring gear route!

For anyone that wants to save some weight they only weigh 2.5kg, which has got to be a fair bit lighter than the standard jobby. *happy*


That's about what it started at but didn't pay anything like that - need to try and haggle better..............

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