Fusible Link

[blingy]

Hi guys and girls I have a c8 2.0 hdi 2005 diesel auto and recently had a problem where my starter motor failed and in the process blew the fusible link on the battery positive lead has anyone ever replaced either the whole lead or done a homemade repair if so any tips or ideas without paying £135 for a new lead thanks

[Simple]

Yes, my son replaced the starter motor on our C8 2.0 HDI Automatic, it was not difficult, and the new (replica) starter cost 65 Euros. No idea about the fusible link..

[blingy]

Hi thanks simple glad to hear it wasn't too difficult to replace starter just hope somebody has some words of wisdom on the fusible link issue

[coastline taxis]

Scrap yard for one and very easy to replace. One part goes to the starter motor (which u will have of to replace the starter) and the other part goes to the maxi fuses and is held on with 1 x 13 mm nut. very easy job

[blingy]

Hi coastline thank you for your reply but it's not that cable I need to replace or repair its the main positive cable that goes from the engine bay through the bulkhead into the car and connects to the battery that's the one with the fusible link at the battery end

[blingy]

Just as an update I have replaced the starter and also the positive lead from the battery to the fuse box under the bonnet and car starts and runs perfect

[paul.h]

Did you end up paying £135 for the new cable ?

[blingy]

hi sorry been away for a while no pc but no paul didnt pay £135 for it got one from fleabay £15 so very happy now on to new issues