Volkswagen 75-5 starter motor

confusedeire

I'm having problems with my boat engine. It blows the main fuse when it tries to start. I suspect it's the starter motor. The starter motor matches that of a volkswagen transporter van. Is there any difference between marine and road starter. Same oem number

fergal.b

They are different marine starters have anti spark screens in them as fuel fumes can build up in the bilge, also if anything was to ever happen your insurance may not pay out if they see that it's not a marine starter.



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confusedeire

fergal.b wrote: »

They are different marine starters have anti spark screens in them as fuel fumes can build up in the bilge, also if anything was to ever happen your insurance may not pay out if they see that it's not a marine starter.



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thanks fergal. you wouldn't know where i could source one in a short space of time if i need it would you? I'm going to replace the fuse today and try to see is it the motor. always happens with the good weather.

fergal.b

You could try marine parts
http://marineparts.ie/?subcats=Y&pcode_from_q=Y&pshort=Y&pfull=Y&pname=Y&pkeywords=Y&search_performed=Y&pshort=Y&pfull=Y&pname=Y&pkeywords=Y&pcode=Y&match=any&q=starter+motor&dispatch=products.search Might also be able to get it repaired by someone like these http://mylesbalfeltd.ie/

confusedeire wrote: »

thanks fergal. you wouldn't know where i could source one in a short space of time if i need it would you? I'm going to replace the fuse today and try to see is it the motor. always happens with the good weather.

confusedeire

Took it out and bench tested it. Worked fine. Put it back in no more problems. Must have just jammed or something. It was popping fuses instantly