2004 Ford Focus 1.8TDCi - 2004 Ford Focus 1.8TDCi Starter Motor Location ?

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Sat 7 Jan 2012 17:43
2004 Ford Focus 1.8TDCi - 2004 Ford Focus 1.8TDCi Starter Motor Location ? - NotQuiteSureWhatToPutHere

Hi,

I need to replace the starter motor on my 1.8 TDCi 2004 Ford Focus but I can't find it.

The manual I have says the bolts should be below the air filter but I've taken it off and can't find them / see the starter motor.

Does anyone know where it is and how to get to it ?


Thanks

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Sun 8 Jan 2012 22:04
2004 Ford Focus 1.8TDCi - 2004 Ford Focus 1.8TDCi Starter Motor Location ? - MikeTorque

It's a 30 minute garage job, best let them do it for you.

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Mon 9 Jan 2012 10:37
2004 Ford Focus 1.8TDCi - 2004 Ford Focus 1.8TDCi Starter Motor Location ? - ChannelZ

Yeah, if you can't find the starter, you're probably better off letting someone else do it.

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Mon 9 Jan 2012 16:25
2004 Ford Focus 1.8TDCi - 2004 Ford Focus 1.8TDCi Starter Motor Location ? - BenG

In my old Mk1 TDCI the starter was low down the engine at the front, beneath the intercooler (remove corrugated bellows pipes, lastic ducting on top (two philips screws) and the IC itself (four 10mm bolts) and you'll be able to see the starter low down on the front of the engine, towards the RHS.

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Wed 11 Jan 2012 17:06
2004 Ford Focus 1.8TDCi - 2004 Ford Focus 1.8TDCi Starter Motor Location ? - NotQuiteSureWhatToPutHere

Hi,

Thank you for your reply, I can see the starter now.

Is it easy enough to replace if I just jack up the car and support it ?

Thanks

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Wed 11 Jan 2012 20:06
2004 Ford Focus 1.8TDCi - 2004 Ford Focus 1.8TDCi Starter Motor Location ? - BenG

That I don't know as I never had occasion to remove mine. Maybe a Haynes manual would be some use - I have one going cheap as my Focus has now gone (replaced with a Seat Leon which is rubbish, but that's another story...).

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Sat 10 Jan 2015 15:53
2004 Ford Focus 1.8TDCi - 2004 Ford Focus 1.8TDCi Starter Motor Location ? - ford galaxy starter motor loca

I'm looking for mine in a ford galaxy ghia 2.3 2002 reg. I suppose it's in the same place? If anyone can help I'd be a happy bunny.

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