Engine 850: B5252S/2.4/10v: - Starter motor

capt jack · Dec 27th, 2009, 12:17

Over the past few weeks, when starting my 97 V70 auto (especially from cold) there is a very loud brief 'shriek' from the engine bay. The car starts fine, runs well and through the day will then behave perfectly.

I had the chance for a bit of a closer look today, and I'm sure that the noise is coming from the starter motor - presumably it isn't disengaging properly once the engine fires up.

My question is, would it be worth removing the starter motor for a clean and lube, or would I be as well simply obtaining a replacement? If a replacement is needed, how much should I be paying?

Accoding to Haynes it's a fairly simple job - although reading threads on here I'll need to remove the battery tray, airbox and cooling fan etc, which looks to complicate things a tad. Does the fact that the car is an auto make any difference?

The car has 200,000 miles up, and is otherwise running well.

Any advice will be gratefully received.

Cheers

Jack

capt jack · Dec 30th, 2009, 10:24

Guess I picked a quiet day when I posted this originally!

Anyone got any thoughts?

Cheers

Jack

ShadeTek · Dec 30th, 2009, 10:38

I did mine a few years ago and I certainly didn't have to remove the battery tray. The cooling fan is easyand the whole job took a few hours. Not hard, just awkward in places.

chrissymac · Jan 13th, 2010, 17:57

Did the starter motor cure the problem as my V70 has just started with the same noise?

Thanks

capt jack · Jan 14th, 2010, 12:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrissymac

Did the starter motor cure the problem as my V70 has just started with the same noise?

Thanks

Don't know is the short answer! With the weather as it is I haven't had chance to do anything about it, although the noise seems to have gone away of its own accord!

Cheers

Jack

Dec 27th, 2009, 12:17	#1
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: May 21st, 2024 20:19 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	Starter motor Over the past few weeks, when starting my 97 V70 auto (especially from cold) there is a very loud brief 'shriek' from the engine bay. The car starts fine, runs well and through the day will then behave perfectly. I had the chance for a bit of a closer look today, and I'm sure that the noise is coming from the starter motor - presumably it isn't disengaging properly once the engine fires up. My question is, would it be worth removing the starter motor for a clean and lube, or would I be as well simply obtaining a replacement? If a replacement is needed, how much should I be paying? Accoding to Haynes it's a fairly simple job - although reading threads on here I'll need to remove the battery tray, airbox and cooling fan etc, which looks to complicate things a tad. Does the fact that the car is an auto make any difference? The car has 200,000 miles up, and is otherwise running well. Any advice will be gratefully received. Cheers Jack

Dec 30th, 2009, 10:38	#3
ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 19:38 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	I did mine a few years ago and I certainly didn't have to remove the battery tray. The cooling fan is easyand the whole job took a few hours. Not hard, just awkward in places. __________________ Tek-Emo Villis Emo Bis V70 SE NAV 1.6 D2 2015MY POWERSHIFT, D4162T, 93000miles, RED. /VOL FCR/PEPER OBD2/Acron 9135 OBD2/L.E.D Flasher/VDASH/ANCEL BA301/Topdon Top Scan

Dec 30th, 2009, 10:24	#2
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: May 21st, 2024 20:19 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	Guess I picked a quiet day when I posted this originally! Anyone got any thoughts? Cheers Jack

Jan 13th, 2010, 17:57	#4
chrissymac 2005 D5 V70 AWD Sport Last Online: Dec 27th, 2022 13:34 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glossop	Did the starter motor cure the problem as my V70 has just started with the same noise? Thanks

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