Starting problems

[westo123]

The old fronty doesn't get used too much these days but when I do it generally starts first time, it has a new battery.
It may even stop and start several times with no issues, then suddenly it turns over but won't start, makes a couple of grunting noises and doesn't turn over evenly. I have to leave it and come back some time later. Am I looking at the starter motor on it's way out, or something easier?

[stretch]

Which engine?

[westo123]

C20NE M reg

[fudge]

i would start with the starter, as the duck allways had fun starting untill i changed the starter.
if that isnt it, a new battery is in order i would say

[westo123]

Must be the starter then as it's got a new battery.

[westo123]

Got a cheap starter off Ebay, fitted it today, seems to have cured the problem.