Starting problem- lead to Solenoid getting hot?

[Dave R]

Hi, I took out the battery on my 1995 Transit 190 LWB, 2.5 litre van some weeks back. I "wintered it, knowing the bad/cold weather was due.

Now, I have to start it today to move it in order to get a rubbish skip collected.... guess what, it doesn't want to play.
Firstly the battery is probably OK, checked it- 13.8 volts, and hase been on trickle charge for some weeks during the bad weather.

Now, when I try to start- it turns over slowly like a duff batery, but the lead to the solenoid terminal is getting very hot! So, undid the nut (0n solenoid), cleaned it up- and still much the same. Now, I am also getting a clicking sound as well when trying to start.
I does turn over it seems, but getting a burning smell and hot lead to solenoid?
It's a Bosch Solenoid by the way!
Can anyone help me please?
Cheers,
Dave

[MinorMatt]

either you have a dodgy connection on one of the fat leads somewhere or a duff starter

[Dave R]

Thanks for that Matt! I have got another starter/solenoid from my local scrappie.....but, can I undo the three bolts that hold the old one in!!! Three hours I spent yesterday, and managed to get 1 of three bolts out!!!!

I can't seem to get the leverage with either my spanners or ratchet socket set- what a nightmare!!!
It's even difficult to get a hammer in there- managed to get a small ball pein hammer in there and tapped them, left soaking in penetrating oil, so fingers crossed, maybe another attemp wll work. I need some sort of impact driver maybe?!
LOL!

[bazw]

i use about 6 extensions and do the turning outside the van with the front grill off but mines in a sprinter , dont know how much room there is to do this in a tranny

[Dave R]

Just to let Matt and the rest of you know, I replaced the Starter motor/solenoid- and yippeee!!! My lovely 190L is back on the road!!!!

Thanks for your help, and this great forum!

Funny how much you miss your Tranny when it is off the road- just like a good old friend coming back