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Anyone using this starter? |
seanery |
May 12 2007, 09:40 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
Ebay Mini Starter
Does anyone have this starter? Anyone have any knowledge or advice about it? thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
736conver |
May 12 2007, 09:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
Ebay Mini Starter Does anyone have this starter? Anyone have any knowledge or advice about it? thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Sean I had it on my 3.2 and it worked great. |
echocanyons |
May 12 2007, 10:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,096 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Bay Area, CA Member No.: 7 Region Association: Central California |
I have one it sounds like a sewing machine and turns like a monster.
I can't vouch for longevity or overheating though because I haven't had it long enough or driven it far enough. cheap price was the draw for me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) |
KaptKaos |
May 12 2007, 10:23 PM
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Family Group: Members Posts: 4,009 Joined: 23-April 03 From: Near Wausau Member No.: 607 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Yep. Been in use for about 2+ years. Had a small problem, sent it back and he sent me a replacement. Good stuff if you ask me.
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machina |
May 12 2007, 10:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848 |
mine is awesome.
i allways had a problem with the original starter when the motor got hot but now i never have to worry about it. and it looks better too. |
PRS914-6 |
May 12 2007, 10:29 PM
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Excellence Magazine Project 914 3.6 Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,278 Joined: 20-May 06 From: Central California Member No.: 6,031 Region Association: None |
I have one in the 3.6. Cranks it over without a grunt....
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McMark |
May 13 2007, 12:26 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I need to buy one. Hey, while you're ordering, get one for me. It's my birthday in 7 months you know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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LowGT |
May 13 2007, 12:33 AM
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1.8 and Proud! Group: Members Posts: 583 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 4,904 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I bought from that ebay id and ran the starter on my 4cyl. I made a stupid error and thought the starter was bad, seller replaced it no questions asked. Turned out the wiring in the car was bad, not the starter. Once I squared away the wiring the starter worked great, never had a problem with it. And if you have a good battery, the starter can actually "drive" the car in gear if you need to get off the road. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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ThinAir |
May 13 2007, 01:48 AM
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Best friends Group: Members Posts: 2,553 Joined: 4-February 03 From: Flagstaff, AZ Member No.: 231 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I put one in from the same vendor back in October. I got tired of getting push-started at 2 consecutive Red Rock Classics. So far it's been great, but I haven't made any trips of extended length or down to the hot country of Phoenix. If I make it through RRC this September without a problem then it will have my absolute endorsement.
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seanery |
May 13 2007, 06:48 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
thanks for the info guys! I think I'll order one.
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rhodyguy |
May 13 2007, 09:05 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
it appears to be the same one dan root has loaned me, but with one ?. the one i have has a # of holes in the portion of the starter body that contacts the bell housing so you can 'clock' (rotate) the starter for better mounting clearence to the bottom of the trunk. the part # on the box is IMI-101. i don't note the holes in the picture. did they ones you guys recieved from this company have that provision? one thing i notice when installing the mini...the stock starters have a notch that captures the head of the upper mounting bolt. this one does not. no big deal.
the starter does seem to be value priced. i'm ready to buy one at that price. k |
rhodyguy |
May 13 2007, 10:36 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
interesting. i asked the seller if it it was the IMI 101. he replied it's a "clone" of the IMI. did a search and came up with www.hitorque.com. they have a toll free #. i'll give them a call tomorrow and get the pricing from them. i don't doubt you guys had good luck with the ebay seller. i just want the EXACT item to replace what dan sent me.
k |
J P Stein |
May 13 2007, 10:45 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
This is timely.
My old t-4 starter (which may be original) exhibited hot start problems at the last AX. Time for a new one, eh? |
jasons |
May 13 2007, 10:47 AM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
I was talking to a buddy of mine who has sold import and VW parts for almost 20 years about these starters. His shop sells the IMI's BTW. He says all they are is a Nippedenso starter motor from a Toyota adapted to a VW housing. The IMI's are a billet adapter piece, the ebay ones are a cast adapter piece. The key is the Nippedenso motor. He claims they are pretty much bulletproof.
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sixnotfour |
May 13 2007, 10:49 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,521 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE interesting. i asked the seller if it it was the IMI 101. he replied it's a "clone" of the IMI. did a search and came up with www.hitorque.com. they have a toll free #. i'll give them a call tomorrow and get the pricing from them. i don't doubt you guys had good luck with the ebay seller. i just want the EXACT item to replace what dan sent me. Patrick sells the one you got from Dan 295.00, probably cheaper direct from hitorque. I have an ebay one used 6 months ,works great, great price. |
rhodyguy |
May 13 2007, 10:59 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
another co offers the 101 for 179 and change. sounds like patrick gets a premium.
jeff, you bought from the same ebay seller in sean's link? does his unit provide for the captured head on the mounting bolt for the starter? |
sixnotfour |
May 13 2007, 11:05 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,521 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Yes, same one,
No provision for captured head. Flat flanges both holes. |
PRS914-6 |
May 13 2007, 11:15 AM
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Excellence Magazine Project 914 3.6 Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,278 Joined: 20-May 06 From: Central California Member No.: 6,031 Region Association: None |
picture of e-bay version.....
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rhodyguy |
May 13 2007, 11:22 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
thanks paul. it bolted and wired up directly as pictured? interesting where the wire connections are on yours. even after clocking the one i put in, the wire connections are somewhat buried up top. i hate to beat this subject to death. i just want a plug and play.
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sixnotfour |
May 13 2007, 11:33 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,521 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The wiring for the back up switch needs some mod. to work.
Since you worried about plug and play. |
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