Well, the starter finally died on my car (Corolla 200K miles). It was making that awful click click every time I turned the ignition push button. I removed it and examined it for damage and wear:
* The copper contacts in the solenoid are worn; I can buy more of these.
* The rubber over the outside of one of the contacts is torn; I'm not sure if I can capture another one.
* The pinion gear shows wear on the front edge of the teeth, where the teeth first absorb the flywheel. Likewise the flywheel shows wear on the front part of its teeth. Some dealers market the pinion gear separately.
I haven't opened it up yet, and I can't try-out it until I get new contacts.
Should I fix it?
Or is it better to buy remanufactured; I don't expect I can buy a new one: everywhere I look I see only remanufactured ones -- Corolla is too infirm.
If I do buy remanufactured, is it better to go with the agent or with the aftermarket? Does it have to be an OEM bit?
Starter motors are generally not an OEM part of the pack despite the fact they will tell you different. They are made by the like of Bosch, Lucas, Hella and many others and purchased as a complete unit by the coup¨¦ manufacturers. I would go near the re-manufactured unit myself. It will cost a bit more but the bearings will be worthy, brushes, commutator and stator checked for trouble and they work like a new segment.
Good luck, Jackson
Your better rotten with a re manufactured starter. Everything has be tested and repaired to original standards and has a warranty. Unless your weak like myself, and have zilch to do, the re man is the best and could be the cheapest way out.
Once opened up, you will find deeply of unseen wear, and probably cannot find the parts you need. Also the armature will need turning and slotting. Have you the lathe and slotter for these operation.
Can you replace the bearings?
Starter motors are generally not an OEM part of the pack despite the fact they will tell you different. They are made by the like of Bosch, Lucas, Hella and many others and purchased as a complete unit by the coup¨¦ manufacturers. I would go near the re-manufactured unit myself. It will cost a bit more but the bearings will be worthy, brushes, commutator and stator checked for trouble and they work like a new segment.
Good luck, Jackson
Answers: I would buy a re-manufactured starter. Sometimes they quit but most re-manufactured parts have long warranty's. Also depending how hard it is to bear out, and put the new one in. I have put one in a 92 Oldsmobile four years ago and still running strong. However sometimes when one thing go wrong other stuff goes wrong. Like positive cable, alternator, or even battery. Good luck !
Oh yeah Id jump aftermarket just get a long warranty.
Your better rotten with a re manufactured starter. Everything has be tested and repaired to original standards and has a warranty. Unless your weak like myself, and have zilch to do, the re man is the best and could be the cheapest way out.
Once opened up, you will find deeply of unseen wear, and probably cannot find the parts you need. Also the armature will need turning and slotting. Have you the lathe and slotter for these operation.
Can you replace the bearings?
Starter motors are generally not an OEM part of the pack despite the fact they will tell you different. They are made by the like of Bosch, Lucas, Hella and many others and purchased as a complete unit by the coup¨¦ manufacturers. I would go near the re-manufactured unit myself. It will cost a bit more but the bearings will be worthy, brushes, commutator and stator checked for trouble and they work like a new segment.
Good luck, Jackson
* The copper contacts in the solenoid are worn; I can buy more of these.
* The rubber over the outside of one of the contacts is torn; I'm not sure if I can capture another one.
* The pinion gear shows wear on the front edge of the teeth, where the teeth first absorb the flywheel. Likewise the flywheel shows wear on the front part of its teeth. Some dealers market the pinion gear separately.
I haven't opened it up yet, and I can't try-out it until I get new contacts.
Should I fix it?
Or is it better to buy remanufactured; I don't expect I can buy a new one: everywhere I look I see only remanufactured ones -- Corolla is too infirm.
If I do buy remanufactured, is it better to go with the agent or with the aftermarket? Does it have to be an OEM bit?
Starter motors are generally not an OEM part of the pack despite the fact they will tell you different. They are made by the like of Bosch, Lucas, Hella and many others and purchased as a complete unit by the coup¨¦ manufacturers. I would go near the re-manufactured unit myself. It will cost a bit more but the bearings will be worthy, brushes, commutator and stator checked for trouble and they work like a new segment.
Good luck, Jackson
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Your better rotten with a re manufactured starter. Everything has be tested and repaired to original standards and has a warranty. Unless your weak like myself, and have zilch to do, the re man is the best and could be the cheapest way out.
Once opened up, you will find deeply of unseen wear, and probably cannot find the parts you need. Also the armature will need turning and slotting. Have you the lathe and slotter for these operation.
Can you replace the bearings?
Starter motors are generally not an OEM part of the pack despite the fact they will tell you different. They are made by the like of Bosch, Lucas, Hella and many others and purchased as a complete unit by the coup¨¦ manufacturers. I would go near the re-manufactured unit myself. It will cost a bit more but the bearings will be worthy, brushes, commutator and stator checked for trouble and they work like a new segment.
Good luck, Jackson
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Answers: I would buy a re-manufactured starter. Sometimes they quit but most re-manufactured parts have long warranty's. Also depending how hard it is to bear out, and put the new one in. I have put one in a 92 Oldsmobile four years ago and still running strong. However sometimes when one thing go wrong other stuff goes wrong. Like positive cable, alternator, or even battery. Good luck !
Oh yeah Id jump aftermarket just get a long warranty.
Your better rotten with a re manufactured starter. Everything has be tested and repaired to original standards and has a warranty. Unless your weak like myself, and have zilch to do, the re man is the best and could be the cheapest way out.
Once opened up, you will find deeply of unseen wear, and probably cannot find the parts you need. Also the armature will need turning and slotting. Have you the lathe and slotter for these operation.
Can you replace the bearings?
Starter motors are generally not an OEM part of the pack despite the fact they will tell you different. They are made by the like of Bosch, Lucas, Hella and many others and purchased as a complete unit by the coup¨¦ manufacturers. I would go near the re-manufactured unit myself. It will cost a bit more but the bearings will be worthy, brushes, commutator and stator checked for trouble and they work like a new segment.
Good luck, Jackson
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