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Need to replace starter on '86 740 GLE Turbo Diesel 700 1986

posted by  Steve on  Wed Oct 27 08:46 CST 2004
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First, see the 700/900 FAQ (engine: diesel and electrical: starting) for details: the harness may be at fault, not the starter. You should be able to change the starter by yourself with some extensions on your sockets. The rusty bolts may prove to be frustrating, but lots of PBlaster applied a day before and new bolts on reinstall will help.

I have had good luck removing the electrical component (alternator, starter) and taking it to a local electrical shop for rebuild. They are cheap, thorough, and quick. As an alternative, buy a rebuild from a supplier. While mailorder might make sense as cheaper, the local NAPA stores usually supply very high quality stuff (since their primary market is mechanics who DO NOT tolerate comebacks). And they are local with a national warranty.

The hose? Typical leaks. If a local supplier can't get one, buy it from www.borton.com, an internet dealer. Call them: don't trust email. They are 40% off list. Make sure the "little nozzle" is not broken.






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