Hi Simon, Apologies for the delay. 1st RAC patrol advised after testing and listening to the metallic noise from the starter that yes starter if faulty.
After charging battery I checked the battery voltage and it was 14.3Volts standing and 11.7 V. under load. After replacing starter motor and engaging starter was presented with a double chunk (for want of a better description)
then nothing. So called RAC again ( different patrolman) Andrew this time who
when switching on the ignition and engaging starter was presented with the double clunk - ran a few tests then asked to test the original starter motor and found after testing that the original starter motor was A OK ! he then attempted to get a long ring spanner down from the top of engine on to crankshaft but could'nt manage it then was going to jack up front of car but finding the tray in situ' aborted and advised better get it into a garage and have it diagnostically tested. He advised putting original starter back on and returning the new unit for refund. So come Sunday I have a friend coming round ( a mechanic) also a member of the club used to working on these vehicles who will jack up car and see if crank will turn and take it from there.
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