Starter 2005 BMW 745 LI

[Bilz]

Had a local mechanic confirm by sound the Bendix part of the starter is failing, it only makes the noise the first start of the day. My mechanic said the repair is beyond him. Anyone have a recommendation?

[White94RX]

First, this is not the proper sub-forum for mechanical questions.

Second, if replacing a starter is beyond your mechanic's ability, you need to find a new mechanic. A trained monkey could replace a starter on a BMW.

[Wilson740]

First, this is not the proper sub-forum for mechanical questions. Second, if replacing a starter is beyond your mechanic's ability, you need to find a new mechanic. A trained monkey could replace a starter on a BMW.

A starter on a 745 requires removal of the bank 1 exhaust manifold and dropping of the subframe. So it's a little involved. Rare to see them fail on a n62 engine.