[V8] Starter Question

[Ed Kellock]

Hi Brad.

I just went through starter replacement, though for a different reason.

I took mine to a local rebuilder, and he thought he had the parts, but
didn't and would have to order them but didn't realize this until a
couple days had passed and I wanted to the car back on the road before
the upcoming weekend, so he just put it back together and didn't
charge me anything.  They do good work though so if you're inclined to
have your's rebuilt they're called Speedometer Service Co. and are at
449 E Kiowa St.  Their phone number is 632-3165.

Unfortunately, it won't save you any money.  I was able to get rebuilt
from Bap-Geon on Austin Bluffs west of Academy for about 150 bux in
the same day from their warehouse in Denver.

I did the R&R myself and it took far longer than one hour, until I
knew where the magic bolt was and how to get it out.  Not sure I'm up
to that job again.  What mechanic did you use for the rpm/ref sensors?
 Have you had that done yet?  I'd at least be willing to give them the
heads up on the top bolt if they need it.

Ed


On 3/12/07, Brad Hartman <info at speakoutpro.com> wrote:
> 1) Vehicle:  1990 V8 (automatic)
>
> 2) Problem:  Random starter problem
>
> 3) Symptoms:  I try to start the car and, from time to time, instead of the
> starter engaging the flywheel and starting the car, it makes a rather
> unpleasant noise (along the lines of fingernails on the blackboard).  After
> releasing the key, I can hear the starter spinning down and after 5 or so
> seconds, it finally slows to a stop.  Unpleasant noise stops, except for my
> rather loud cursing, which may also fit into the highly-technical
> "unpleasant noise" category.  I try to restart, and, depending on the phase
> of the moon, time of day, the dow jones index and whether I have had coffee,
> it may repeat (with accompaning unpleasant noise) or finally start the car.
>
> 4) Diagnosis:  Is this a very simple case of the highly-popular video
> "Solenoids Gone Wild"?
>
> 5) If so, should I have both the starter and solenoid replaced, or just the
> solenoid?
>
> 6) Any idea what reasonable costs for parts and labor are for this job?
>
> 7) Any rebuilt parts available for significantly lower costs than new?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Brad Hartman
> 1990 V8
> Odometer reading:  2,758,922 miles
>
>
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