Doug Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I've been dealing with Steve Turner at Racemettle Ltd for the past three years, in an attempt to rectify a very noisy starter. Much of the initial diagnosis was done over the phone but when things became less clear, I sent it too them. It was retured quickly and when it required further modification, Racemettle paid for it to be collected and they did a top quality job - including welding up the old locating holes in the ali plate and redrilling them! Nothing was too much trouble. If you have any starter related problem or need a bespoke motor, give Steve a ring. 'Have you any idea what it's like to have the wind rushing through your hair!' (Quote:Sq Cdr the Lord Flashheart) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Was this on a Zetec with the 2 bolt starter motor? Steve SE7EN-UP! -----If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. ----- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 Yes... It has a Raceline sump too. Steve knew all about the Raceline sump (they'd bothered to get hold of one) and the motor fits perfectly. 'Have you any idea what it's like to have the wind rushing through your hair!' (Quote:Sq Cdr the Lord Flashheart) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Yes... It has a Raceline sump too. Steve knew all about the Raceline sump (they'd bothered to get hold of one) and the motor fits perfectly I think they got hold of one (a Raceline sump) as it was cheaper than keep sending me out starters to try to fit on my car. I tried 9 of them before they got one that fitted! Have to admit, I did get changing starter motors down to a fine art! 😬 Steve SE7EN-UP! If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 I seem to remember Steve saying that he'd had 'lengthy dealings' with another Raceline Zetec Caterham! It's all part of the development process with alternative engines (as the Zetec was in 2000). I was just impressed with their perserverance and old fashioned service. Nothing was too much trouble and they got there in the end. On top of which, the cost was very reasonable. 'Have you any idea what it's like to have the wind rushing through your hair!' (Quote:Sq Cdr the Lord Flashheart) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 They are familiar with K series too and offer a very competitive recon service on Starter motors and alternators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Lowe Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Doug Is your starter a POWERLITE like THIS ONE? If so can you tell me why the locating holes required welding up and redrilling? I have POWERLITE (the same that Racemettle supply) fitted to my Zetec with a Raceline sump and I am having problems with getting it to engage correctly 😔 Thanks Guy S B Lowe o *arrowup*o ZETEC Conversion here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Still???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 The Racemettle one is here(pdf) Steve SE7EN-UP! -----If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. ----- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Lowe Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Thats the same starter Steve Racemettle are distributors of POWERLITE starters, EUROLEC are the manufacturers. Guy S B Lowe o *arrowup*o ZETEC Conversion here Edited by - Guy Lowe on 27 Jun 2008 10:29:45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Lowe Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Doug YHM Guy S B Lowe o *arrowup*o ZETEC Conversion here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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