E30 starter screaming on warm start

The engine starts normally when cold and will start easily enough when
warm. However, on a warm start the starter usually lets out a
shrieking noise while it is cranking over. Bad bendix perhaps?

I'm not sure of the age of the starter and have owned the car for a
little over 5 years. The car is a 325ic. The Bentley manual says
that to replace the starter I have to first remove some heater hoses
that are in the way. It looks like if I drive the car up on some
service ramps first, I can get to things easily enough from below.
Anyone been through this and know the easiest way to remove the
starter?

Thanks,
Christopher

> The engine starts normally when cold and will start easily enough when
> warm. However, on a warm start the starter usually lets out a
> shrieking noise while it is cranking over. Bad bendix perhaps?

Sounds like the solenoid is sticking.

> I'm not sure of the age of the starter and have owned the car for a
> little over 5 years. The car is a 325ic. The Bentley manual says
> that to replace the starter I have to first remove some heater hoses
> that are in the way. It looks like if I drive the car up on some
> service ramps first, I can get to things easily enough from below.
> Anyone been through this and know the easiest way to remove the
> starter?

It's a horrid job because the bolts are so hard to access. I think a
crowsfoot adaptor would be the way to go.

--
Who needs a life when you've got Unix?
Email: john DeleteThis @unixnerd.demon.co.uk, John G.Burns B.Eng, Bonny Scotland
Web : http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk - The Ultimate BMW Homepage!
Need Sun or HP Unix kit? http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/unix.html
www.Strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible price