Hi
Fitted a brand new Bearmach branded starter motor on my 300 TDi defender on Thursday. Didn't drive it until today. First journey went well. On return from second journey I accidentally had it in gear when I started it, so put my foot on the clutch and tried again. Rapd clicking....... so I rocked the vehicle back and forth in gear in case something had jammed in....then tried again. Now I just got the sound of the motor spinning very fast with no load.
Got tow started by a mate. Once safely home tried again - same problem - motor spins fast but does not engage.
So - guess I have a dud motor. At least the bolts/nuts should be easy to get off again!
Any advice about what brand to replace it with? Need a motor with a lifespan in excess of three uses. Also need one able to wade as I live on a road that floods badly every few months. Apart from that it should have a nice life as my engine starts first turn...always!
Henry Exeter