Changing starter motor on Evo 6?

UTH · 07-09-2020, 15:50

Is it really as simple as taking two bolts out, disconnecting the electrics, pulling it out and putting the new one in? Seems almost TOO easy.

Also, any reason why something off ebay should be avoided?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MITSUBISH...oAAOSwjL5ZMYFW

VI_Shooter · 07-09-2020, 20:59

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Originally Posted by UTH

Also, any reason why something off ebay should be avoided?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MITSUBISH...oAAOSwjL5ZMYFW

Err It may not be a Genuine Part for 'starters' (no pun intended)

UTH · 08-09-2020, 12:15

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Originally Posted by VI_Shooter

Err It may not be a Genuine Part for 'starters' (no pun intended)

Oh I'm 100% sure it's not, but from what I've seen genuine is £400 (!?) so I just want something that'll work rather than make sure it's genuine.....

stu8 · 08-09-2020, 12:34

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Originally Posted by UTH

Is it really as simple as taking two bolts out, disconnecting the electrics, pulling it out and putting the new one in? Seems almost TOO easy.

Also, any reason why something off ebay should be avoided?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MITSUBISH...oAAOSwjL5ZMYFW

dont forget to disconnect battery first. Obviously something people should always do, but often dont. Big heavy permanent live cable to it, makes a lot of sparks if it shorts

I cant remember, maybe downpipe off too, cant remember what access was like

Stu

interbishi · 08-09-2020, 14:28

I found when fitting a new starter ..either from underneath or passed it along the rear of the engine ( what I did ), a bit tight in places but you can get it through .

j dog · 08-09-2020, 15:09

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Originally Posted by UTH

Is it really as simple as taking two bolts out, disconnecting the electrics, pulling it out and putting the new one in? Seems almost TOO easy.

Also, any reason why something off ebay should be avoided?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MITSUBISH...oAAOSwjL5ZMYFW

I've used that part, it does the job just fine! It's a 30 minute job to change the starter, it really is that easy! Disconnect the battery, jack car up, undo 2 bolts and the electrical connector and then wiggle it out!

r3k1355 · 08-09-2020, 17:07

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Originally Posted by UTH

from what I've seen genuine is £400 (!?) so I just want something that'll work rather than make sure it's genuine.....

Get the original one rebuilt?

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Originally Posted by j dog

It's a 30 minute job to change the starter,

So long as one of the bolts done shear off.

Then it's a frigging nightmare.

UTH · 09-09-2020, 18:10

Cheers guys, I'll give it a go with that ebay one, worst case I can put my old one back on as it JUST about works still ha ha

neverneverman · 09-09-2020, 22:06

One of the easiest job on the Evo. You'll have no problem.

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UTH Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West london Car: VI Extreme RS450 Posts: 5,764	Changing starter motor on Evo 6? Is it really as simple as taking two bolts out, disconnecting the electrics, pulling it out and putting the new one in? Seems almost TOO easy. Also, any reason why something off ebay should be avoided? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MITSUBISH...oAAOSwjL5ZMYFW

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08-09-2020, 14:28	#5
interbishi Senior User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: sheffield Car: EVO tme, 9gt turbo, 264,s , coilovers. CBR900 Posts: 9,998	I found when fitting a new starter ..either from underneath or passed it along the rear of the engine ( what I did ), a bit tight in places but you can get it through .

09-09-2020, 18:10	#8
UTH Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West london Car: VI Extreme RS450 Posts: 5,764	Cheers guys, I'll give it a go with that ebay one, worst case I can put my old one back on as it JUST about works still ha ha

09-09-2020, 22:06	#9
neverneverman Life after Evo= Elise Join Date: May 2003 Location: YORK,ENGLAND. Car: The money pit has gone ! Lotus Elise now Posts: 15,489	One of the easiest job on the Evo. You'll have no problem.