Need a new starter motor

[Blazing Storm]

My starter motor has been dodgy since I first bought the car. It sometimes makes an electrical noise when I turn the key instead of turning over. It's been getting worse lately so need to get a replacement really.

I've looked on GSF and a new Bosch starter motor is expensive. Are there any good places to get a starter motor or do I just pay it?

I've thought about getting a 2nd hand one but would rather buy new knowing it should last a long time.

[russ-vdub]

You can get a recon one and get a surcharge on your busted one. thats the cheapest option other then buying second hand

[Blazing Storm]

Thanks Russ, that's certainly an option I need to consider. Any recommendations on where to get a recon one?

I've spent so much money on brand new genuine parts for this car but don't think I can afford to keep doing it with everything.

[Ben Lessani]

Rebuild it Takes about 1hr.

Failing that, in Manchester there's a place called Manchester Auto Electrical which do refurbed starters, give them your old one and pay £40 for a refurbed one.

[Blazing Storm]

Hmmm, not as cheap as I was expecting and with added postage costs not sure it's worth it.

Will have to think on it.

[Ben Lessani]

If you don't want to pay for a refurbed one - then rebuild it.

You can buy the replacement contacts for next to nothing, the bell housing bush for next to nothing and clean up the armature for nothing.

[Blazing Storm]

Well thanks for the info Ben. Definitely something to consider.

[Village Idiots]

Your local auto electrical workshop will sort you out for £30 to £40. Look in yellow pages.