Re: Hard start

[Peter Schulz <schulz@iatcmail.ed.ray.com>]

C1J1Miller@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 2/1/99 09:02:21 AM Eastern Standard Time, grega@pobox.com
> writes:
> 
> > Another concern I have is that the starter motor isn't too far behind.
> >  Occasionally I get the motor turning, but the solenoid doesn't engage
> (motor
> >  just spins). Then, when it does engage and start the car, occasionally it
> >  STAYS engaged and maeks a screeching sound for a second or two...
> >
> >  Greg Amy
> 
> Mine was making the noise bit last year; I replaced it with a rebuilt unit.
> Pretty easy repair (see my page).  I bought a bosch that was rebuilt through
> Pep Boys, and has a lifetime warrantee  (and was in stock, $119).  You could
> also  have yours rebuilt, if you can stand the downtime.  Probably a similar
> cost.
> chris
> http://members.aol.com/c1j1miller/index.html


Chris:

Are they rebuilt by Bosch or are they Chinese "knockoffs"?  I just had
mine
rebuilt by Chelmsford Auto Electric (Tyngsboro, MA (978) 649-4448, ask
for Brian).

I gave them both the alternator and starter at noon on a Friday, and
they 
were done by noon the next day.  Both look brand new. The starter (their
p/n
S429) was $159, and the alternator (p/n. was A1254) was $189, with a one
year warranty. I opted for the rebuild, as opposed to the "repair" that
they also offer.

Not the cheapest solution, but they were fast, and I did get the
original parts
back, so reinstalling them was not an issue.

If there is enough interest in the future, perhaps we can negotiate a
list
discount?


-Peter Schulz
1991 TQW
1990 CQ

schulz@res.ray.com