Noise after engine start fix?

[Loc986]

Hello all,

Day after I bought my 986 from an independent dealer I had the short high pitch noise after engine start which is the starter still momentarily engaged to the flywheel ( please excuse if that’s not 100% technical explanation). I have it on my doorbell camera and it sounds exactly the same as what I what I seen on YouTube with that fault. 
 

My question is should I get the starter totally replaced or should I get the starter just lubricated? I spoke to a Porsche specialist who suggested if I did get it lubricated the same noise might come back 3 months later and really I should replace the starter.
 

Trying to get the dealer to pay for it to be fixed as it wasn’t there on the day I test drove but was the day after I bought it. They said they would pay to get it lubricated but probably wouldn’t pay for it to be replaced as it’s not technically broken. 
 

Also would anyone have an idea how much it would cost to be replaced in the UK? 
 

Many thanks 

 

[TROOPER88]

Circa £400 to supply and fit a Lucas or similar starter

[edc]

I'd you search there are a few posts detailing a DIY fix for removing and cleaning the starter Bendix. 

[Paul P]

Trick seems to,be clean not lubricate.  Thing Is remove clean and refit vs. Remove and replace.  If you are paying someone else then replace seems sensible. And don’t buy cheapest replacement.  If diy.  chase  it  away with a clean and you decide when you have had enough of doing it.  

[999mch]

Have a look at this post.

Includes a youtube clip on how to remove/clean the startup motor. Also a few comments on others that have tried to get replacement under warranty.

[Loc986]

Thanks for the replies.

I can do light maintenance but have looked at the DIY option and honestly don’t reckon I’ll have the skills/ability so will be getting a garage to do it. 
 

The warranty I do think will be an issue as suggested they’ll say it’s not actually broken but what I’ll do is suggest to the place that they should pay the labour ( which they would have to do to get it cleaned) and I’ll pay for the replacement starter motor.

I see Dansk do a cheaper starter. Is this just as good as a Bosch starter?  
 

[TROOPER88]

21 minutes ago, Loc986 said:

Thanks for the replies.

I can do light maintenance but have looked at the DIY option and honestly don’t reckon I’ll have the skills/ability so will be getting a garage to do it. 
 

The warranty I do think will be an issue as suggested they’ll say it’s not actually broken but what I’ll do is suggest to the place that they should pay the labour ( which they would have to do to get it cleaned) and I’ll pay for the replacement starter motor.

I see Dansk do a cheaper starter. Is this just as good as a Bosch starter?  
 

Give me a shout if you want further advice / would like me to do the job. Tbh, you could prob drop the car to me, go for a coffee/lunch and the pick it up  

 

www.torqueboxsters.co.uk

 

I would only advise fitting a Bosch or similar

 

Paul 

[Loc986]

2 hours ago, TROOPER88 said:

Give me a shout if you want further advice / would like me to do the job. Tbh, you could prob drop the car to me, go for a coffee/lunch and the pick it up  

 

www.torqueboxsters.co.uk

 

I would only advise fitting a Bosch or similar

 

Paul 

Thanks for that Paul,

 

Just spoke to the dealer and they now want it repaired at their garage so since they are paying will do that now. 
 

I will though at some point want it in for a major service and checked your website out and in the summer might pop it into yours then. 👍