Starter motor blues..

Peasmold · 11th May 2024, 11:43

Hello all, I have a 2005 rover 75 2.0 cdti and I can't see an easy way to find and remove the back top starter motor bolt, can't even find it.
There's so much stuff in the way.
Could some kind soul tell me what to remove to get to it please?
Thank you.
Tom.

rovertone · 11th May 2024, 12:43

IIRC I put a socket 13mm?? on an extension and after having cleared a gap through the obstructions so I could roughly see the location of the bolt head, I then aimed it through the obstacles and when located undid the bolt but didn't remove it just left it in place. As well as making it easier to keep it located for retightening it also has an earth lead which will stay in place.

Hope this helps.

Peasmold · 11th May 2024, 14:07

Ah thanks for the reply, I knew there must be a way. Appreciate it.
Tom.

Arctic · 11th May 2024, 20:54

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Originally Posted by rovertone

IIRC I put a socket 13mm?? on an extension and after having cleared a gap through the obstructions so I could roughly see the location of the bolt head, I then aimed it through the obstacles and when located undid the bolt but didn't remove it just left it in place. As well as making it easier to keep it located for retightening it also has an earth lead which will stay in place.

Hope this helps.

yes it will be behind the rubber conduit, and have an earth attached.

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Mike Noc · 11th May 2024, 22:55

Have you got an automatic? If so you can't see the bolt and have to do it by feel. As mentioned, leave the socket , bolt and extension in place after undoing it.

Peasmold · 21st May 2024, 05:51

Thanks guys, all sorted now.

11th May 2024, 11:43	#1
Peasmold Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: Guisborough Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Starter motor blues.. Hello all, I have a 2005 rover 75 2.0 cdti and I can't see an easy way to find and remove the back top starter motor bolt, can't even find it. There's so much stuff in the way. Could some kind soul tell me what to remove to get to it please? Thank you. Tom.

11th May 2024, 12:43	#2
rovertone Gets stuck in Rover 75 Conne SE Auto CDTi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Redditch Posts: 674 Thanks: 185 Thanked 135 Times in 109 Posts	IIRC I put a socket 13mm?? on an extension and after having cleared a gap through the obstructions so I could roughly see the location of the bolt head, I then aimed it through the obstacles and when located undid the bolt but didn't remove it just left it in place. As well as making it easier to keep it located for retightening it also has an earth lead which will stay in place. Hope this helps. __________________ 2003 Mk 1 Connie SE CDTi Auto Monogram Mirage 2/Sandstone Leather 511th CDTi out of 4744 produced 9th in Mirage 2 out of 17 produced Also 2004 Rover 25 SXi CVT, 1999 Megane Cabriolet and still missing my 800 Fastback.

11th May 2024, 14:07	#3
Peasmold Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: Guisborough Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ah thanks for the reply, I knew there must be a way. Appreciate it. Tom.

11th May 2024, 22:55	#5
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,570 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Have you got an automatic? If so you can't see the bolt and have to do it by feel. As mentioned, leave the socket , bolt and extension in place after undoing it.

21st May 2024, 05:51	#6
Peasmold Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: Guisborough Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys, all sorted now.