Starter Problem Update

[Lyle's GTP]

I would just like to recap on my starter problem I have had for a long time. Over a year ago I had to replace my starter and did so with a aftermarket peice (dixie electric).

Then immediatily following the change I had an intermitant failure to start. When the starter selanoid would no fully engage. It would just click and I would have to keep trying until it started. So, I checked, cleaned and retightened all connections, and that did nothing.

So, I tore it out and got a replacement, same peice as before. It didn't help, So with the advice from some people here. I changed and beefed up all my battery cables, terminals and had installed an Optima yellow top aswell. Same shit. But when it does engage it cranks over like a motherfucker

So I moved to the next step, that was also recommended here. I pulled out that Dixie electric POS and installed a GM rebuild instead. What do you know... It works. I'm on probably my 50th start and no problems.

So, now I have to take that POS and ram it up some part-store ass and see if my money comes out the other end. Fucking Bitches. I don't understand it, what is the difference GM farms out their rebuilds to the lowest bidder just like everyone else. Stupid fucking QC guys.

Ah Well, Heres to my victory.

Lyle

[pepsi_coke]

Hey! Good to hear!

I was going through the same phase. I purchased a rebuilt starter from Pep Boys for the DOHC .. I ended up replacing it 6 times, using the same brand, as it was the only brand they carried. I ended up talkin to the district manager (the store manager couldnt help me), and was able to get the cash back, went and bought a Duralast (autozone brand), and this starter has been working great!

Maybe its a hit or miss with these starter brands

-Jay

[93Oldsdroptop]

That is exactly why I take my starters and alternators to a little shop by my house that rebuilds them with heavy duty parts cheaper than an aftermarket piece. Never had a problem yet.

[WhiteMonteZZZ]

Reminds me of a friend. He went to Napa for a starter for his pickup. 4 starters later he FINALLY got one to work. Like said, probably hit or miss with these rebuilt ones.

WhiteMonteZZZ