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Hi, I am about to change the starter motor on my 1998 Matiz. Having never done this job before I was wondering if anyone could advise me how to do it please?
Thanks
Adders

may have pdf file that covers this if it helps? can email it.

Bodie Wrote:may have pdf file that covers this if it helps? can email it.

Bodie,
That would be great if you could please.
Adders

adders Wrote:

Bodie Wrote:may have pdf file that covers this if it helps? can email it.

Bodie,
That would be great if you could please.
Adders

Hi Brodie,
The PDF didn't arrive so today I started the slow task of suss-ing out for myself. Managed to do it in about 2 hours. I'll post my method on here for any future unfortunates who have to do the job. My first tip is that you need the hands of a 10 year old !!!!

adders Wrote:

adders Wrote:

Bodie Wrote:may have pdf file that covers this if it helps? can email it.

Bodie,
That would be great if you could please.
Adders

Hi Brodie,
The PDF didn't arrive so today I started the slow task of suss-ing out for myself. Managed to do it in about 2 hours. I'll post my method on here for any future unfortunates who have to do the job. My first tip is that you need the hands of a 10 year old !!!!

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Bodie Wrote:

adders Wrote:

adders Wrote:

Bodie Wrote:may have pdf file that covers this if it helps? can email it.

Bodie,
That would be great if you could please.
Adders

Hi Brodie,
The PDF didn't arrive so today I started the slow task of suss-ing out for myself. Managed to do it in about 2 hours. I'll post my method on here for any future unfortunates who have to do the job. My first tip is that you need the hands of a 10 year old !!!!

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Bodie,
Apols - I thought my email appeared automatically. Here it is anyway: adders2890@aol.com

adders Wrote:

Bodie Wrote:

adders Wrote:

adders Wrote:

Bodie Wrote:may have pdf file that covers this if it helps? can email it.

Bodie,
That would be great if you could please.
Adders

Hi Brodie,
The PDF didn't arrive so today I started the slow task of suss-ing out for myself. Managed to do it in about 2 hours. I'll post my method on here for any future unfortunates who have to do the job. My first tip is that you need the hands of a 10 year old !!!!

need an email address to send an email

Bodie,
Apols - I thought my email appeared automatically. Here it is anyway: adders2890@aol.com

should be with you in a minute.


let me know you recieved it.

My Y2K matiz starter, is turning but not engaging.
I'm just 'sussing out' the job .... what was the method in the end?

have you got the main wire on the back of the starter
and yes it is a pain in the backside job
just refit my box today

Got a 2nd hand motor off ebay.
Disconnect and remove battery.
(1. for safety)
(2. To get access to top bolt of the started motor)
Put car onto axle stands (with extra supports in case of a stand failure...can't be too careful)

You can then remove the motor mounting bolts.
It is quite heavy..so support it.
I found my motor was only being held in by one bolt. The top one was missing!
This allows you to turn the motor enough to get to the rear connections. I undid a nearby cable clamp to give a bit more movement too.
When putting in the new motor in take care with the electrical connections as they are very close to the other metal parts.
The top bolt seemed to be best accessed by using a 1/4 inch drive rachet with a 35mm extension bar. ( a longer one just didn't seem to pass by a flange)

The whole job was just awkward rather than difficult.

Also......
Took the old motor apart and found the thrust bearing had seized with old grease. Took about an hour with wd40 and engine cleaner, but I eventually freed it. Greased it back up and now have a spare motor....Result