Is changing the starter motor a DIY job on an A6 C6 Pre-facelift?

[Brycie]

As per the title really? Is it easy, accessible and can you do it with standard everyday tools?

All input is very gratefully received.

[Nard666]

As per the title really? Is it easy, accessible and can you do it with standard everyday tools?

All input is very gratefully received.

Have you attempted it?

[Brycie]

No, not without some advice first & nobody posted any advice.

[B5NUT]

Give us a clue on the engine size, if it's the v10 engine then I would say not a chance but if it's the 2.0TDi, then I would say it would be a simple job.

[ericashmole]

As per the title really? Is it easy, accessible and can you do it with standard everyday tools?

All input is very gratefully received.

I've got a 2.5 diesel one

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[B5NUT]

The 2.5 engine will be from a C5

[dan2485]

The poster has a 2.0 tdi it’s in the signature.

Its should be ok but invest in a set of xzn sockets bit set to be sure only around £10 for a set on eBay.

[B5NUT]

I have signatures disabled, they can sometimes be bigger than the posts, makes the treads twice as big as they should be.

[Brycie]

I didn't realise you could disable signatures. Will try to remember to include engine/model details on future posts then.

Shame, the car has always fired up with barely even a single turnover - until of course, I decide to sell it & then the starter motor starts taking a few seconds of spinning up before starting.

Thanks for the advice guys. I'll have a look into prices if you reckon it's a DIY job then.

Cheers.

[B5NUT]

Just remember to disconnect the battery...