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a35mad
23rd January 2010, 10:59
Hi all,
Have just replaced an oil hose to the cooler om Maestro Turbo Diesel, changed the oil and filter, gone to turn the key to turn it over and got a brief engine turn followed by a loud repetitive clicking sound. This happened 2-3 times and now just get the clicking. Hearing is not brill but sounds like either the starter or the black box mounted behind the battery. Any ideas? It had all been working fine up until the oil hose split.
Thanks for looking
Dean

E_T_V
23rd January 2010, 18:18
Dead battery or loose duff connections to the battery starter motor or earth.

a35mad
7th February 2010, 15:03
Spot on, thanks.

One discharged battery.

Charged it up and tightened alternator belt and hey presto!!

Now had arm broken and in plaster, so unable to drive anyhow for next few months.

Dean