M52 Starter Motor

[ryan_gwa]

Evening all,

Im using the 260 gearbox and starter, but when lining up the starter it is pressed up against the block? I dont want to go ahead and bolt it into place as im worried it isnt positioned correct and may cause premature wear on the ring gear.

I have never seen a starter pressed up against the block.

So, are the pre-facelift units any different from facelight?

With the mileage being low, this could possibly be the starter it left the factory with.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Cheers, Ryan.

[rich318i]

what flywheel you using??

M52 starters dont marry up with M20 flywheels m20 starters have 9 teeth

[ryan_gwa]

Im using the M20 flywheel. The start is also M20. I think its the width of the M52 block that is causing the problem.

Question is, are there smaller starters for M20's?

Cheers, Ryan.

[rich318i]

thats not the case they fit !!!

[ryan_gwa]

I must have the only M20 starter to break the rules! Typical.

[shedrool83]

Ryan i'm in Dundee and i'll have a m20 starter at the garage if you want to try it incase yours is different.

[ryan_gwa]

Even if I could just compare it to mine?

[shedrool83]

Even if I could just compare it to mine?

I'll dig it out and get back to you to see how to get it to you.

[ryan_gwa]

Fantastic, cheers!