Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:16:42 -0600
Reply-To: Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: starters-used vs. cheap rebuilt vs. Bosch rebuilt
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Your starter may very well be in need of replacement or rebuilding; if so, a
local rebuilder may be the best value, depending on your location. Before
you take such a route, however you should try disconnecting the wire that
connects to the push-on terminal at the solenoid and try a jumper wire or
remote starter switch between that terminal and the large positive
terminal. If the starter operates reliably that way, you may have poor
contact at your ignition switch or marginal wiring. A "hard start relay" is
often used in these situations. Cleaning/lubing the solenoid is another
step that may help.
Larry A.
On Feb 10, 2008 3:42 PM, Edward Duntz <eduntz@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I need to replace the starter in my '87 with stock 2.1 engine. It used to
> need an occasional tap if it wouldn't start, but now I have had to hit it
> with a hammer while a kind passerby turns the key. This has happened twice,
> both times in the rain and snow.
>
> Already having put several thousand dollars into various mechanical
> systems in the last few years, and still having undiagnosed running/FI
> problems, I don't want to spend more than I need to on a starter. So now my
> question.
>
> I am trying to choose between a used starter for about $55, a cheap
> AutoZone starter for $90 and free shipping or a Bosch one for $115 (3/4 hp
> normally for 1.9 engine) or $130 (1 hp normally for 2.1 engine) also with
> free shipping. Those last two are from Autohaus AZ- best prices I could
> find. I'm not sure which one AutoZone is selling- they don't say if it is
> the equivalent of the Bosch SR19X or the SR401X. The Autozone one has
> lifetime warranty, the Bosch one year, but that includes towing and two
> years roadside assistance. (I don't know why they would give you roadside
> assistance for longer than the warranty, but whatever.)
>
> It's tempting to get the cheapest rebuilt. I don't think I want to take a
> chance on a used. Has anyoe had any experience with the AutoZone Duralast
> 16722?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
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