Starter Motor

[lurkio]

Whats the average lengh of time the Starter Motor lasts on a 4.5, its done just under 33k, it is a bit hesitant when cold, sounds a bit jerky, any past expiriences on yours, many thanks, Chris.

[RUSSELLM]

Ist one lasted nine years, second one two weeks, the third one's (the original refurbed) has been in about 6 months.

Edited by RUSSELLM on Tuesday 8th August 16:42

[c3ber]

My first one lasted 6 months but was sorted free of charge...

[lurkio]

Cheers lads, do you know how much they are roughly, thanks, Chris.

[RUSSELLM]

If you've still got it, get the original Tilton one re furbed.

Midland starter motors did mine, £80.

The one that lasted two weeks was purchased off ebay (£253 new), it's in the loft somewhere, needs refurbing.

Edited by RUSSELLM on Tuesday 8th August 15:37

[Steve_T]

There was a thread recently on this. Summary - get your old Tilton super starter recon'd by Eurolec, as the replacement new items are apparently not a patch on the original.

Steve.

[gbbird]

I got mine refurbed andf after two years and over 10k it is still going strong. I guess it depends how often you start her up does it not

[lurkio]

Thanks again lads, I think a re-ferb will be the route forward, Cheers Chris.

[Tripps]

Mine recently went at £29k miles (car is just under four and a half years old) and cost me around £270 all told to replace.

[Mr.Cerbera]

Having read a whole load of threads on this subject, one of the prime factors in SM life is the heat in which the unit sits so I feel that cars that do a lot of driving without good air circulation (e.g. around town) are likely to fry their SMs quicker than those that do a high proportion of freely-moving motoring. The supposition from that is that cars that do high mileage wil have SMs that last longer ?
Just a thought !