[dmband0041]

Just got a call back from my local shop....turns out my starting issue is my starter, needs replacement.



Shop is quoting me $600!!! I assume that this means it's a brand new (not rebuilt) starter and all labor included, but still...does that seem a little high for you guys?



If I order a rebuilt starter from pelican how tough of it is a job to install myself? The starter is only $150-200 from pelican so I'm trying to figure out where the extra $400 factors in <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/huh.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[banditsc]

The short version is lift and secure car, crawl under, unbolt old one, bolt in new one, lower car, and go about your day. Well under an hour of your time. The starter itself may just need to be cleaned, they tend to get gummed up, there is a write up somewhere on the starter gummed up syndrome.



Full replacment insctructions are here, http://www.clarks-garage.com/shop-manual/elect-02.htm

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[kwikt]

Simple job.... You can do it in less than 1 hour. Make sure you dissconnect the battery.



Kevin

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[Kim]

I bought one from Pelican about 3 months ago and it came with Porsche numbers and every indication that it was an original starter.

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[dmband0041]

Thank you guys very much.



Just ordered the starter via next day air....$240 + $100 core charge...ouch....but Pelican didn't have them in stock and I needed to get the order in by 1pm somewhere to ensure delivery by tomorrow.



Hopefully all goes smoothly and I knock it out Sat morn!



Thanks for the emails too Flash!

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[flash]

no worries - happy to help - let me know if you hit any snags



ooh - forgot to mention - check the condition of the bushing at the nose that the shaft slips into - if it's too sloppy, you can wear out your new starter in a hurry

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[Anchorman]

If your "new" starter comes the way mine did, the bushing Flash mentions will be included.

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[Cloud9...68]

It's too late for you, but Sunset was offering (I assume rebuilt) starters for about $100 a couple of years ago. Anybody know if these are still available? I would guess no, but I'm curious.

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[TheMirror]

Good info here, mine's due for a replacement. I'll do a 968 DIY version for the archives.

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[bob blackwell]

Be sure and clean all the electrical contacts while you are removing them, after cleaning them apply some dielectric (sp?) compound to prevent corrosion, that will go a long way to alleviate future problems. Good luck, Bob Blackwell.

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[RPM]

18 months ago when I needed one Sunset was $100 for a rebuild and a $30 core charge.



Easy decision.

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[dmband0041]

[quote name='Anchorman' post='41475' date='Sep 20 2007, 02:46 PM']If your "new" starter comes the way mine did, the bushing Flash mentions will be included.[/quote]





Ok this is EMBARRASSING but I am only getting around to this repair this weekend :-( a combination of being out of town for work and then directly following that for play has kept me out of the 968 for over a month now. this weekend it ends!



So i have the wrenches I need, as well as the new bushing. What do you guys use to grease the bushing before installing? Any ole auto grease will do? Anything you guys have a preference with? I'd like it to seat properly and wear as little as possible...I know it probably makes no difference....



TIA guys.



God i miss my car.

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[968workaholic]

Use anti-sieze on it. It works very well as a lube and sricks to everything. After you get the bushings changed, put some on the nose of the starter before you put it in.

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[FRporscheman]

I just repaired my faulty starter on Wednesday. I started around 3:30pm, it took me about 15 minutes to remove the starter, about a hour to disassemble, clean, relube, and reassemble, then another 15 minutes to put it back in.



Depending on your starter's failure mode, or if you don't feel like opening up a starter, I would at least go for a rebuild. There are local alternator/starter rebuild shops that will take your part and rebuild it for you in a day, so there's no shipping or core charges to worry about.



Good luck and disconnect the battery (I have scars to support this suggestion)

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[PorscheDude]

I just picked up a remanufatured starter at autozone $106 + $70 core charge.

Took 3 days for them to receive it.



45 mins. to install it.

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