940 Starter Noises and Replacement

[Ernie Dinklefwait]

I have a 1994 945TG (940 Wagon, Turbo) with about 110K miles on it.
Recently, immediately upon starting, there has been a grinding noise that
comes from the engine compartment area. The noise lasts for a few seconds,
and only appears during startup.

My thought is that the starter is beginning to fail, probably due to a
hanging return spring. I would like to replace it before it fails completely
and leaves us stranded. Has anyone replaced their starter on a 940 turbo
engine, and is it something a typical weekend mechanic can do with regular
tools? Also, is there any recommendation on a replacement part - either from
Volvo or an aftermarket source?

Greg

 

[Mike F]

I have a 1994 945TG (940 Wagon, Turbo) with about 110K miles on it.
Recently, immediately upon starting, there has been a grinding noise that
comes from the engine compartment area. The noise lasts for a few seconds,
and only appears during startup.

My thought is that the starter is beginning to fail, probably due to a
hanging return spring. I would like to replace it before it fails completely
and leaves us stranded. Has anyone replaced their starter on a 940 turbo
engine, and is it something a typical weekend mechanic can do with regular
tools? Also, is there any recommendation on a replacement part - either from
Volvo or an aftermarket source?

Greg

You need a long extension and a universal joint to get at the top bolt
easily (from underneath). Otherwise it's pretty easy. Just make sure
you disconnect the battery!

 

[Peter Milnes]

And remember your radio code before you disconnect.

Cheers, Peter.

: Ernie Dinklefwait wrote:
: >
: > I have a 1994 945TG (940 Wagon, Turbo) with about 110K miles on it.
: > Recently, immediately upon starting, there has been a grinding noise that
: > comes from the engine compartment area. The noise lasts for a few seconds,
: > and only appears during startup.
: >
: > My thought is that the starter is beginning to fail, probably due to a
: > hanging return spring. I would like to replace it before it fails completely
: > and leaves us stranded. Has anyone replaced their starter on a 940 turbo
: > engine, and is it something a typical weekend mechanic can do with regular
: > tools? Also, is there any recommendation on a replacement part - either from
: > Volvo or an aftermarket source?
: >
: > Greg
:
: You need a long extension and a universal joint to get at the top bolt
: easily (from underneath). Otherwise it's pretty easy. Just make sure
: you disconnect the battery!
:
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: Mike F.
: Thornhill (near Toronto), Ont.
:
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