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roche1800



Member Since: 07 Apr 2020
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Td5 starter motor - reputable make
I need a new starter motor and see Britpart are about the least expensive - are they any good?
Post #1037285 13th Jun 2024 9:38am
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andylee



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Here,s the one I bought when needing a new starter, had no issues at all with it (Denso)

https://twinwoods4x4.co.uk/product/nad1012...scovery-2/
Post #1037286 13th Jun 2024 9:59am
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roche1800



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Bizarrely I have been looking at Denso as well. Thank you.
Post #1037287 13th Jun 2024 10:01am
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gilarion



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Britpart sells Powerlite Starter Motors which are mainly fitted to Ford engines and have decent reviews. However, if you want a bulletproof starter, I would opt for either a Bosch or a Denso a bit more expensive but you get what you pay for. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
Post #1037288 13th Jun 2024 10:04am
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MadTom



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Denso is factory used for TD5. "Drobek" = The Small One - Discovery 2, "Blufínek" = The Blue Thing - Defender 130, and for me at least Ford Mondeo Smile
Post #1037721 17th Jun 2024 9:30pm
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BaronDefenders



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Post #1037887 19th Jun 2024 4:50pm
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miker



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Definitely a new starter needed and not just a solenoid rebuild? I've rebuilt mine 2 or 3 times now...
Post #1037893 19th Jun 2024 8:33pm
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Olaf



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Incidentally I first brought a new Hella make starter on eBay and it didn't work. I removed it, got my money back from eBay and fitted a genuine Denso model starter motor and starts perfectly.

From what I have read the fuel injectors won't be activated by the computer unless the engine is turning fast enough on the starter. I guess that my old starter wasn't up to the job. I have also seen it mentioned that electrical interference from failing starter can confuse the readings from the crank position sensor.
Post #1041041 26th Jul 2024 1:59pm
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MadTom



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Czech Republic 1999 Defender 130 Td5 HCPU Baltic Blue
More probably some interference on crank signal, then too slow starter. Engine starts also with nearly death battery, only bearly turning. "Drobek" = The Small One - Discovery 2, "Blufínek" = The Blue Thing - Defender 130, and for me at least Ford Mondeo Smile
Post #1041075 26th Jul 2024 7:24pm
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tom1979



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andylee wrote:
Here,s the one I bought when needing a new starter, had no issues at all with it (Denso)

https://twinwoods4x4.co.uk/product/nad1012...scovery-2/


Nice one! I've actually been on the search as the only options we had previously were Denso or unknown Chinese makes via Britpart/Allmakes.

I have had several of these out on test for about 8 months with good feedback. I also have one on one of my Td5's. These are from a company owned by Bosch. They are what I call "Chinese made but with adult supervision" i.e. fully tested. Also every individual part is available separately for them.

https://twinwoods4x4.co.uk/product/td5-starter-motor-nad101240/ -------------
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Post #1041147 27th Jul 2024 9:21pm
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TexasRover



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France 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Chawton White
If you pay top dollar at say Land Rover you probably get reputable parts, but I cannot always justify that, so you go to the many alternatieves as you we know you roll the dice. I find often getting used parts is not a bad option. Like a starer, if you find s good one you pop in some new contactors and you end up with something better than the Chinese stuff being peddled
Post #1041162 28th Jul 2024 6:23am
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revd



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Starter motors are repairable- Replaced the solenoid contacts on my TD5, the starter motor body had a sticker on it to indicate that it had been overhauled - I assume it is a Denso
Post #1041165 28th Jul 2024 7:17am
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CJs110



Member Since: 06 Sep 2023
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Canada 2003 Defender 110 Td5 SW Zambezi Silver
Wouldn't Get Anything Other Than Denso
I wish I had taken a before and after video of how it started before replacing my starter with a Denso.

Its amazing!
Post #1044351 30th Aug 2024 8:54pm
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