I have heard various people say that you can use a starter motor for reversing anyone done this & any ideas on how?

sure can, should be some info on some posts on here. Basically it fits in the rear of the tunnel and drives a cog near the diff when engaged

HTH,
Rich.

Look in my photo archive I beleve this is what u are looking for



http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/photos.php?action=showphoto&photo=P9240001.JPG


http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/photos.php?action=showphoto&photo=P9240002.JPG

[Edited on 6/2/05 by Kev99]

that looks like it where did the motor & cogs come from?

I beleave its a wiper motor and was told the gears came from mk as snoopy said. It was there when i picked my kit up.