Starter noise sorted

[Guili]

I posted about this noise when I turn the key, a grinding sickening noise, as I looked down tucked under the Weber carbs, there sit the poor starter, only holding on for dear life by two bolts, yes you read right, two bolts instead of 3!!!

I was disgusted at the auto electrician to whom I had taken the car to previously, he obviously was not one of my best choices in life!

After searching for gold, apparently size 9 bolts are a thing of the past in Cape Town, I asked for something better than what I had at the time, which you cant even call bolts!

They supplied me with 3 new size 8 bolts and I asked for spring washers, I tightened the starter the best I can and the first swing was music to my ears, now I can go anywhere with my Guili, I dont have to stress about an ear shattering noise...

Although it did damage a small part of my flywheel, right on the edge..I just hope this will not bite me in the end!

[101/105guy]

Good work !!
On the 3 bolt starters, Alfa used a special bolt with a machined shaft, only the end is threaded. This keeps the proper spacing between the starter gear and the flywheel ring gear!
An inquery here on the BB should locate one for you!

[Andrew]

Is this on a Giulietta? If so, what engine and trans do you have installed?

Andrew