anybody knows where the starter is on a 2003 TT

[porsche356]

Looks like my starter is near to dying. When the engine is cold and I start the car then there is a very loud skeeking noice for a couple of seconds (2 or 3).

I suspect my starter. Anybody knows where this one is located?

Regards, frank

[RFM]

The starter motor is located under the intake manifold, on the rear side, between both cylinder banks ( in the V ).

[jagman]

Where exactly is the V on a flat or horizontally opposed engine? Just joking I knew what you meant but it was too good to pass up. They arent much fun to get to though. Make sure the battery is disconnected before proceding with removal.

[jagman]

Look on the passenger's side of the trans tunnel If I remember correctly since the TT's use air cooled style blocks I think it is actually on the outside on the Trans tunnel. Hope it helps

[porsche356]

ok, thanks for the help.

Is this easy to access or do they need to remove the engine for this one?

Regards, frank

[RFM]

No engine removing is not necessary, just take off the intake manifold. Perhaps it is a opportunity to replace the water tubes in this area by light alloy ones if you have still the stock fragile plastic ones.

[jagman]

I have to apologize to porsche 356 I somehow thought you had a 996TT didn't think about the Cayenne. Guess I look like a jerk now Ha! I never put a starter on a Cayenne but it doesn't sound like much fun though. Let us know how it went.

[porsche356]

Hi RFM,

Thanks for the help. ''unfortunately'' the watertubes were done 6 months ago!

I will bring the car to the shop. How many labor ours will this christmas gift be, roughly?

Frank

Jagman, no problem,I wasn't underneath the car yet (with the flashlight).

[RFM]

Changing the starter motor takes approx. 1.30 hour.

[porsche356]

Sounds reasonable.

Thanks, frank

Changing the starter motor takes approx. 1.30 hour.

[wvicary]

Are you getting the unit rebuilt? Many repair shops don't seem to know about bronze bushing used in the drive and often the noise will return in a short time.

[porsche356]

Any usefull tips on how to take the starter out of my 04 tt? Pictures?

Thanks, frank