starter
rocknrob - February 5th, 2014 at 02:22 PM
Hi out there...anybody know who repairs or sells a starter for a bay with two litre box?
barls - February 5th, 2014 at 06:14 PM
Most auto elects should be able to repair them
psimitar - February 5th, 2014 at 06:35 PM
What's wrong with it? Could just be a worn bellhousing bush.
rocknrob - February 5th, 2014 at 10:03 PM
the solinoid doesn't seem to be working...starting took a few attempts until it finally wouldn't trigger the starter at all...only option i've
found so far is $350 for a recondition one...oh well...useless without it
Bizarre - February 5th, 2014 at 10:12 PM
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What's wrong with it? Could just be a worn bellhousing bush.
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Seems to be the problem with most of the starters I have seen
Yes, it can be a bugger to change if the motor is in
But it is $10 instead of $350.
Bet you it has never been changed
But if solenoid doesn't engage - just dead when key turned. This could be problem.
A bushless starter also fixes the problem.
psimitar - February 6th, 2014 at 12:01 AM
You should also check for 12v at the solenoid. The ign switch takes a fair bit of current and the start contact wears from electrical arcing over the
years to the point it can no longer carry enough juice to power the solenoid.
$350 is also a joke for a recon. All a recon entails is new/overhauled solenoid, new rear bearing and new brushes. Did my Corolla starter for under
$50 
ian.mezz - February 6th, 2014 at 08:18 AM
mick motors sells NEW STARTERS give them a phone call.
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http://www.mickmotors.com.au/
rocknrob - February 6th, 2014 at 08:57 AM
yeah thanks...took it to the auto elec this morning and he reckons he can fix it...fingers crossed
vduboy - February 6th, 2014 at 11:46 AM
When you get the shits with the old vw starter there is a guy on the manxclub that makes adapters for a subaru starter to fit, they are a really good
product and a lot easier to get bits for, Manxiberty is his name. Or Steelart.com.au is his site.
psimitar - February 6th, 2014 at 04:22 PM
Sure he can find a solenoid if that's broken. Rest is very straightforward. Good luck
Joel - February 6th, 2014 at 06:25 PM
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When you get the shits with the old vw starter there is a guy on the manxclub that makes adapters for a subaru starter to fit, they are a really good
product and a lot easier to get bits for, Manxiberty is his name. Or Steelart.com.au is his site.
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I was gonna say a cranky kit is less than a reco VW starter and works 100x better.
Paul is a member on here too, can't remember what his handle is though.
vduboy - February 7th, 2014 at 10:48 AM
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When you get the shits with the old vw starter there is a guy on the manxclub that makes adapters for a subaru starter to fit, they are a really good
product and a lot easier to get bits for, Manxiberty is his name. Or Steelart.com.au is his site.
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I was gonna say a cranky kit is less than a reco VW starter and works 100x better.
Paul is a member on here too, can't remember what his handle is though.
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Yeah I couldn't remember it either...