Starter Motor problem

[bryan350lc]

Had to have my starter motor repaired at about 166,000 miles last year due to bits of DMF jamming solenoid open and motor constantly running, have replaced clutch and DMF with same Sachs kit that was in it minus the Skoda branding with no problems since.

It's never been quite right starting since, especially if you leave the car off for more than about 20 min but not long enough that it totally cools down, at which point if will start first turn of the key. It is also fine first start in the morning . It's becoming a pain as Superb is a Taxi and as a result I'm hardly ever turning it off during the day as not sure if it will start. a lot of the time the drive disengages and it spins but dosnt turn the engine over, other times it will spin motor over but it won't fire.

I've been back into the starter motor specialist on 2 occasions and he has said something else is wrong with car and I need to get that sorted b4 he replaces the drive which he ordered yesterday.

I had a similar problem about 6 years ago with a 406 that would turn over but not start, fitting a recon starter from main dealer cured that issue.

My concern now is that the issue with Superbs starter is more than just drive not engaging and a day off work while he strips and replaces drive may be a bit cheaper, but recon started from Skoda is only £180 and I get every thing new. Car is on 190,000 miles and twice this week I have had to let it get totally cold b4 it would start.

Any advice please?

Edited 17 July, 2014 by bryan350lc