80 series - won't start (sometimes)

Clean up your battery terminals or check starter solenoid.

Had a fuso bus like that Had to whack the starter with a spanner to get it to go sometimes

Bernie
Most likely the contacts in the starter solenoid need replacing not too hard a job for some one with a bit of mechanical skills

Regards Paul

replace starter contacts

Souds like the starter solenoid to me Bernie.

Hi Bernie,

I have the same problems with my current TD 80 and had the same problem with my previous petrol 80.

The contacts on the solenoid wear out more quickly than most vehicles and need replacing.

First up get the replacement parts from your nearest auto electrician and remove the starter and place in a vice with the solenoid uppermost. Then remove the 3 screws in the cover plate then withdraw the copper bolts/terminals then remove the contact plates. installation is reverse of removal.

They make upgraded parts so ask for them from your supplier.
Note that I asked at Repco but they did not know about them. My nephew who used to work at Repco put me onto them but he was a cluey sort.

See how you go.
If you are not sure check out LCOOL and see the section on 80 series starter motor problems. There is a good link to a site in there showing the problem and its remedy.

Cheers, Bruce.

Wow!

Awsome reply's!!!

Thanks for all of the advice, I will take all of your and give it a go myself.
I will try repco first and see if I can get the parts, if I have difficulties you may see a followup post ;-)

Thanks BruceC for the details instructions and pictures!

Thanks all again!!! I will let you know how I go.

Bernie

F.Y.I

Decided to go with "genuine" Toyota parts, will be replacing the solenoid contacts and the "thingy in the middle" (you know what I mean)....Don't ask the price..

Will give you an update, doing next weekend.

Bernie