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I. I. R. C. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,735 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
I have a customer with a failing Hi-Torque starter. I'm not sure how to advise.
I've never had a problem with a Bosch starter, and I personally have experienced good and bad results (ruined flywheel) with Hi-Torque starters, and honestly don't know how to determine the good from the bad. My personal inclination is toward advising to get a Bosch. He's an hour away so I'm advising he get's a local (to him) shop do the job. I just want to make sure he gets a reliable starter. Please share your real world/practical experience. |
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Life's been good to me so far..... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 15,594 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille ![]() ![]() |
Sounds like you have been getting crappy, cheap hi-torque starters. I have one on Betty's car that has been on there for over a decade, and it has been perfect. Spins the motor fast, and it cured the hot start problem.
I can't say the same for the factory rebuilt starters. Got three that failed within 3 months of installing them. That's why I tried the hi-torque one. Never tried a new starter factory starter though, so I can't comment on them. |
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Fear the Jack Stands ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,493 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson, AZ Member No.: 154 Region Association: None ![]() |
Sounds like you have been getting crappy, cheap hi-torque starters. I have one on Betty's car that has been on there for over a decade, and it has been perfect. Spins the motor fast, and it cured the hot start problem. I can't say the same for the factory rebuilt starters. Got three that failed within 3 months of installing them. That's why I tried the hi-torque one. Never tried a new starter factory starter though, so I can't comment on them. I think you are probably correct. Years ago you could by them on Ebay new for around $100. I think they are a Chinese copy of a higher quality starter. It does turn the car over well and it was cheap. Nice thing about a 914 is you can always push start it in a pinch. |
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