I can't get starter motor off Punto MK2

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Sat 12 May 2007 16:36
I can't get starter motor off Punto MK2 - Reggie
My son has a Fiat Punto MK2 1.2 16valve, and the starter motor has been failing to always mesh with the flywheel ring when trying to start the engine. I have just tried to get the starter off to have a look at it, but I cannot shift it.

From under the car on the starter there are two bolts (which are attached to a plate) that I have removed, and these bolts are at 7 o'clock and 11 o'clock as it were. Around the other side of the solenoid which I can't see, but can feel, there seems to be a stud, which I assume locates it at a third point. I think it's a stud as it feels pointed at the end, and I cannot feel a nut on it, and doubt that I could remove a nut if there was one there without further dismantling.

So the question is please, has anybody on the foum remove one of these before. If so, are there more than two bolts to remove. If not, is it just a case of brute force, as it is probably a tight fit in it housing.

In anticipation, thanks,

Reggie
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Sat 12 May 2007 17:21
I can't get starter motor off Punto MK2 - bell boy
the bolt goes from the gearbox side
there are 3 in total

i have taken a picture of an 8 valve as an egg for you

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Sat 12 May 2007 18:49
I can't get starter motor off Punto MK2 - Reggie
Thanks Bell boy. Youv'e saved my sanity. It all makes sense now. The "pointed" stud that I can feel is the bolt end!

My son WILL have to get a workshop manual. I really appreciate your reply.

Reggie
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Sat 12 May 2007 18:53
I can't get starter motor off Punto MK2 - Reggie
Sorry bell boy should have had a small b. Also "you've" has got the apostrophy in the wrong place in my post. I will read my post before sending in future.

Reggie
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