My estelle is dead!

Barclay120 · 06-03-2007, 13:05

The engine on my estelle 120 wont turn over properly anymore. I have charged 2 batteries and tried them both and it doesnt make any difference. If i bump start it, it runs fine but if I stall or turn off the engine I have to bump it again to get it going. Also there is transmission fluid leaking into my rear drums.
I think I need a new starter motor and new seals on the half axels.
If anyone can help I would be VERY gratefull. Thanks.

daverapid · 06-03-2007, 21:52

Where do you live?

It appears the starter motor has failed. Does it click when you turn the key, or groan as if it's trying to turn the egine over? Check the earth strap on the right hand engine mount under the alternator.

Barclay120 · 07-03-2007, 10:10

I live in Upper Beeding, west sussex. I took the motor out last night and rebuilt it then refitted it this morning and it turns over slowly. What does the earth stap look like (being inexperienced in the world of skodas!)?

Barclay120 · 07-03-2007, 18:55

I found the earth strap and removed it. Then realised that it was holding the engine in place.(idiot!) Anyway i jacked the mount up a bit after cleaning up the strap then refitted it. The motor turns over but not particularly quickly. I bump started the car and now it appears to be running ok and does re-start but I am not sure that it will start again from cold tomorrow morning

We shall see.
Thanks for your help.

06-03-2007, 13:05	#1
Barclay120 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 29 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	My estelle is dead! help!!! The engine on my estelle 120 wont turn over properly anymore. I have charged 2 batteries and tried them both and it doesnt make any difference. If i bump start it, it runs fine but if I stall or turn off the engine I have to bump it again to get it going. Also there is transmission fluid leaking into my rear drums. I think I need a new starter motor and new seals on the half axels. If anyone can help I would be VERY gratefull. Thanks. Last edited by Barclay120; 06-03-2007 at 14:14.

06-03-2007, 21:52	#2
daverapid Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sawston, Cambridgeshire Posts: 881 Members Car: SKODA RAPID 136 Thanks: 20 Thanked 95 Times in 87 Posts	Re: My estelle is dead! Where do you live? It appears the starter motor has failed. Does it click when you turn the key, or groan as if it's trying to turn the egine over? Check the earth strap on the right hand engine mount under the alternator. __________________ David McKinney TREASURER OF SKODA OWNERS CLUB GREAT BRITAIN www.skoda-owners-club.org.uk

07-03-2007, 10:10	#3
Barclay120 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 29 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: My estelle is dead! I live in Upper Beeding, west sussex. I took the motor out last night and rebuilt it then refitted it this morning and it turns over slowly. What does the earth stap look like (being inexperienced in the world of skodas!)?

07-03-2007, 18:55	#4
Barclay120 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 29 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: My estelle is dead! I found the earth strap and removed it. Then realised that it was holding the engine in place.(idiot!) Anyway i jacked the mount up a bit after cleaning up the strap then refitted it. The motor turns over but not particularly quickly. I bump started the car and now it appears to be running ok and does re-start but I am not sure that it will start again from cold tomorrow morning We shall see. Thanks for your help.

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