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Title: Explain to me this...
Post by: soopahfly on November 12, 2009, 21:46:57 PM
Why is my car faster, smoother, seemingly more economical and happier to get the back end out since having the starter motor changed?
Title: Re:Explain to me this...
Post by: Walrusbonzo on November 12, 2009, 21:53:03 PM
A new engine was fitted by accident?
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Post by: soopahfly on November 12, 2009, 21:53:45 PM
Twould be nice!
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Post by: DEViANCE on November 12, 2009, 21:58:47 PM
sounds odd.
Im not 100% on how they work but could it be that the old one was permanently engaged causing resistance against the engine.
Title: Re:Explain to me this...
Post by: soopahfly on November 12, 2009, 22:00:07 PM
Thats kinda what I thought, but Im not sure how they work.
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Post by: Ceathreamhnan on November 12, 2009, 22:50:07 PM
Isnt there a starter solenoid that pulls a mechanical connection to the crank from the starter; so if jammed on, but ignition circuit not engaged, then the starter acts a generator. You might get some magnetic resistance?
Title: Explain to me this...
Post by: knighty on November 12, 2009, 23:05:08 PM
is the starter motor was jammed on all the time, youd have been able to hear it....

all i can think of is, maybe the garage noticed something else while they were working on it and sorted it too ? loose vacuum hose etc... ?


that or its just the placebo effect of spending money on it ! :p
Title: Re:Explain to me this...
Post by: soopahfly on November 12, 2009, 23:13:49 PM
Its not just me who noticed.  I didnt say anything about having any work done and he says "Have you made your car faster"
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Post by: Cypher on November 13, 2009, 00:09:54 AM
You cleared the gank out with a good run?
Title: Re:Explain to me this...
Post by: soopahfly on November 13, 2009, 07:52:52 AM
Every run is a "good run" with me behind the wheel.

(http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/port/376/s/slipstv.jpg)
Title: Re:Explain to me this...
Post by: Mark on November 13, 2009, 10:39:30 AM
The reason is - you havent driven it for a while.