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Offline Wayne

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Re: MK3 starter motor, are they all the same?
« Reply #10 on: 23 July 2009, 23:50 »
You might get lucky, would think it would be more to be honest.

I really don't want to pay more, I have enough to pay for this car this month, this will just hurt me big time lol! I'll have to see tomorrow, I'll give them a call.

Why not pick up a s/h one as a temp measure for now.

Offline Mikester

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Re: MK3 starter motor, are they all the same?
« Reply #11 on: 23 July 2009, 23:54 »
i think you have to give them old one, to be able to get a new/refurb one.

Otherwise you get a £45 surcharge.

But i reckon you could get one for about £50.

Either that or the scrap yard.

Offline Shady Pioneer

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Re: MK3 starter motor, are they all the same?
« Reply #12 on: 23 July 2009, 23:58 »
i think you have to give them old one, to be able to get a new/refurb one.

Otherwise you get a £45 surcharge.

But i reckon you could get one for about £50.

Either that or the scrap yard.

I can give them the old one as they are literally up the road from me, if that's the case I'll do that, £50 is my max to spend, only problem from getting one from a scrappy is I have no scrappies within walking distance, miles away I tell you lol!


I don't mind having a second hand one at all, it's just getting it, I've posted up in the wanted here and in SWdubs, see what pops up there, I'll give YMF a call in the morning and see if they have one, if they need the old one I'll get it out and take it to them for the new one.


I was meant to be working in Dorchester at 10am tomorrow, no chance of that now lol!

Offline Wayne

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Re: MK3 starter motor, are they all the same?
« Reply #13 on: 24 July 2009, 00:02 »
I think even if you get up earlier your going to struggle to get to Dorchester for 10am.

Off topic any news on your job yet.

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Re: MK3 starter motor, are they all the same?
« Reply #14 on: 24 July 2009, 09:56 »
Due to hear back today good sir.


Right so ringing Yeovil Motor Factors and Yeovil VW, £130 + VAT at both places...I don't think so lol! Back to the drawing board.

Offline robz

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Re: MK3 starter motor, are they all the same?
« Reply #15 on: 24 July 2009, 10:05 »
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£130, bloody hell mate,
mine is doing the sticky thing and was considering a new one but...
shame your so far away cos there is one in a scrappy near me, could have got it for ya but your a fair way away!!
hope ya find one!!


Believe me its a dead ringer for you! Even says something stupid!

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Re: MK3 starter motor, are they all the same?
« Reply #16 on: 24 July 2009, 10:06 »
Just rung Mill auto supplies: £43.64 + vat on exchange for a new unit.
« Last Edit: 24 July 2009, 10:09 by Wayne »

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Re: MK3 starter motor, are they all the same?
« Reply #17 on: 24 July 2009, 10:39 »
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£130, bloody hell mate,
mine is doing the sticky thing and was considering a new one but...
shame your so far away cos there is one in a scrappy near me, could have got it for ya but your a fair way away!!
hope ya find one!!


Yeah they are on the pricey side sadly, but look around (or get help from Wayne lol) and you'll get a cheapish one :)