Sybarite
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There is not much room in the engine compartment. Can it be done with the engine in place?
How complicated (and expensive) is it to change a starter motor on a VP 2002?
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skip50
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Can't speak for a 2002, but I have had the starter off from my 2003 a couple of times. Obviously it depends on access. But not too difficult, need some pretty big Allen (sp?) keys, and you might need some extra leverage on them. I can reach the electrical connections from the front.
HTH
HTH
charles_reed
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I think it has more to do with the installation than with the engine. From memory it's about a 20' job to change the starter motor, only 3 bolts and two connections, but you do need to have access.
RIBW
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Also based on our 2003, we had to reduce the length of the short leg of the Allen key to get it to fit.
Good luck
Bob
colhel
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I did our 2001 and I too had problems getting the allen key to locate. Access was via a hatch in the cockpit locker. Can't remember the exact cost of re-wire, but about 100 pounds.
Tintin
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Oh dear. I would buy a pack of plasters for the knuckles that are gonna get trashed, and a cigar to smoke in contemplative silence as you take time out to wonder why the hell you ever decided to own a boat.
Good luck - i dread doing my one as the access is pitiful.
Good luck - i dread doing my one as the access is pitiful.
bigwow
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I've changed the starter on one of my 2002's. Mine are attached to saildrives so space is not a problem, I had to cut down the short end of an allen key to fit one of the socket screws but after that it was a 20 min job.
Sybarite
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Thanks everybody.
MoodySabre
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On my 2003 I used Allen keys that had a ball type end. This enabled them to be used at an angle.