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After a couple of weeks of intermittent(no start) then start issues I took to shop and they told me what I didn't want to hear but that I have bad starter.I had been messing with battery clamps/cables(corroded) and did massive clean to whole setup hoping it would be that easy.Started right up(actually last couple of times I drove it fired up so no problem.This morning, fired up and drove to work and while at lunch(at shop checking on other vehicle) no start(lucky I was there)(and other vehicle was ready).What am I looking at (costs wise )for new starter install?
92 Black 968 Coupe
2001 Silver Audi TT Quattro Coupe
97 LandRover Discovery SE7 "off road beast"
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I had my starter reconditioned about a year ago and it cost me 180 Euro.
Johann van Biljon
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'92 Signal Red 964 Carrera 4 - Sold
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I replaced mine in February.
It had started exhibiting "Gummy Starter Syndrome", though I hadn't discovered this forum yet at the time, so I replaced it vs. fixing it as described in another thread.
The shop I took it to quoted me $550 for a new strater plus 2 hrs labor to install.
I then found a rebuilt OE starter at Pelican for $140 (after a $40 CORE charge) and installed the thing while I had the car at RS Barn for a check-up.
Max replaced it in 5 minutes or less.
I didn't know about Sunset at the time either, and wonder if they would have been cheaper than Pelican.
I've learned A LOT over the last few months on this forum. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]
Jamie
Early '92 black coupe with classic grey interior, LSD, Original 17" C2 Turbo wheels, sport seats, and recessed hood badge. Recent upgrade to RSB Stage 1 with air box mod, Yellow Koni Sport adjustable shocks and struts, stiffer springs, RSB SS clutch and brake lines, and 968Forums sun screen...
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Got 968 back.About 400 dollars parts and labor(starter and install).Fires right up now.Little things that a 17 yr old car will have.Still fun to drive.
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Had my starter replaced by Porsche dealer, but only because of circumstances. It's an easy job...the hardest part is getting under the car if you don't have use of a lift. Rebuilt Bosch unit available at local Advance Auto Parts for about $140. Always disconnect battery first!
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<!--quoteo(post=72003:date=May 15 2009, 10:49 PM:name=Cloud9...68)-->QUOTE (Cloud9...68 @ May 15 2009, 10:49 PM)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Sunset has them for about $100. And yes, it's a very easy job. Two hours?! Holy smokes!<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Thieves, I tell ya!!! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mad.gif[/img]
How do these guys live with themselves.
And $500 after "calling around to every parts supplier in the area". [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif[/img]
Two bolts and a couple of electrical connectors...
5 minutes, tops, once the car is in the air.
Early '92 black coupe with classic grey interior, LSD, Original 17" C2 Turbo wheels, sport seats, and recessed hood badge. Recent upgrade to RSB Stage 1 with air box mod, Yellow Koni Sport adjustable shocks and struts, stiffer springs, RSB SS clutch and brake lines, and 968Forums sun screen...
