Fuel Leak

[JoergM]

After more research, I am convinced that the Solenoid is gone. So the question is, where can I get one? I don't need the entire starter motor since the one I have is tip top, just the solenoid seem to be on its way out. There is no point driving this car with the potential option to get yet stranded again somewhere.

I tried different ways in finding the part number or what ever. I would even considering buying another starter motor which would not necessarily fit to the CRD but at least has the Solenoid I need.

[JeanLuke]

Is it the solenoid coil or the contacts? The coil you can test with an ohmmeter. If it's the contacts you will hear the solenoid pull in but no cranking.

The reason I ask is that contacts can be repaired with emery cloth, time and elbow grease. I'd probably go somewhere around 100 to 250 grit - reasonable coarse.

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[layback40]

Originally Posted by JoergM

After more research, I am convinced that the Solenoid is gone. So the question is, where can I get one? I don't need the entire starter motor since the one I have is tip top, just the solenoid seem to be on its way out. There is no point driving this car with the potential option to get yet stranded again somewhere.

I tried different ways in finding the part number or what ever. I would even considering buying another starter motor which would not necessarily fit to the CRD but at least has the Solenoid I need.

What part of it is gone?
If its the coil, you need a new one. On the XJ diesel they are the same as many others. Looking at the body of the coil, the part number is stamped on it. It is a typical Bosch number. You may find its the same as on a V8 ford if the starter has 3 bolts holding it to the bell housing. Normally its the clutch in the cog that fails by slipping. They can be purchased separately as well. The guy in Lithuania is good for them.

[JoergM]

Originally Posted by layback40

What part of it is gone?
If its the coil, you need a new one. On the XJ diesel they are the same as many others. Looking at the body of the coil, the part number is stamped on it. It is a typical Bosch number. You may find its the same as on a V8 ford if the starter has 3 bolts holding it to the bell housing. Normally its the clutch in the cog that fails by slipping. They can be purchased separately as well. The guy in Lithuania is good for them.

Thanks for the reply. It is the coil. The last couple of days I did not have the screeching noise. However this was the same for my previous starter motor. It started sometimes, then gradually it was getting more till the motor did not engage anymore. However, that motor (was from a magneti marelli starter motor) had also issues on the motor itself, which the current one does not have. I recall that the magnete marelli coil had a number and unfortunately I did not take a picture of it so I can look it up. The one from the MB does not seem to have any part or product number on it. I looked all over and could not find something. This one looks pretty much like to one I have installed. But cannot tell about the measures and if this would fit. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/266594565897

[JoergM]

Originally Posted by JeanLuke

Is it the solenoid coil or the contacts? The coil you can test with an ohmmeter. If it's the contacts you will hear the solenoid pull in but no cranking.

The reason I ask is that contacts can be repaired with emery cloth, time and elbow grease. I'd probably go somewhere around 100 to 250 grit - reasonable coarse.

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Thanks Luke. As mentioned above it is the coil. I bench tested it with a battery and it worked perfectly. But there was no resistance on the bendix wheel. I guess once it has to be pushed into the fly wheel, things are changing and for that it might not be strong enough.