If you're there in Kemah you'll find Starter and Alternator shops in Pasadena, Baytown, LePort that can properly rebuild your starter. I'm of the general opinion that most rebuilders just replace the worst parts and don't give starters or alternators a proper rebuild procedure. Local shops still only replace the worn parts but they do much better than the third world bulk rebuilders. The original starter worked for many years and will work properly again. Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Magee" <markbmagee@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 9:00 PM Subject: FW: Gear Reduction Starter
Volks, My starter on the 90 Carat has been turning slower as of late, such that if the van isn't driven for 10 days or so it will take a jump to get that last turn on the starter for light-off. I am considering one of those gear-reduction starters that Go-Westy sells; he makes a compelling case for them. Anyone had similar probs that the gear-reduction starter solved?? Any other solutions. I understand all starters are rebuilts now and these can be not near as strong as the new ones were.
Mark B. Magee 90 Carat 94K MIs (Thinking of selling, but can't.) Kemah TX USA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------- Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people. Admiral Hyman Rickover U.S. Navy |
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