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Offline GTi_James

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starter motor
« on: 08 August 2012, 23:21 »
so after having a word with my mechanic it seems that the price that was too good to be true really did turn out to be true by the garage who fitted it  :angry:

so i'm in search of one to replace what i have at the moment because the copper brush is actually too small coz its a crappy part. now i am looking to replace so i was wondering if any of you petrol heads could recommend any particular part as money would not be an issue in this case  :grin:

many thanks!
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Offline JimBR

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Re: starter motor
« Reply #1 on: 08 August 2012, 23:25 »
A genuine one from TPS if moneys no object. If not a genuine used one from a car being broken on ebay?
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Offline cullygti

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Re: starter motor
« Reply #2 on: 08 August 2012, 23:33 »
has it given up completely or is it just making a squeeling noise
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Offline GTi_James

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Re: starter motor
« Reply #3 on: 08 August 2012, 23:36 »
Quote from: JimBR on 08 August 2012, 23:25
A genuine one from TPS if moneys no object. If not a genuine used one from a car being broken on ebay?

squeeling but it wont help cleaning coz the brush doesnt fit correctly to the unit so all out replacement is better, the guy who does my car is a vag specialist and specialises in modded cars too, would he be a better first point of contact? and if i get my hands on a unit would it be simple to fit?
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Offline simon_709

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Re: starter motor
« Reply #4 on: 09 August 2012, 06:27 »
There really easy to fit mate, I changed mine in about 10mins, just take the two big bolts out that also go threw the gearbox, then take the plug off and the positive and its out :)
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Offline mcgee9t2

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Re: starter motor
« Reply #5 on: 09 August 2012, 12:46 »
peice of urine to fit mate. get your self to a scrappy, find a mk4 ask them to stick a battery in so you can check the starter motor works, get it out clean it out while its off then refit to your car. few hours max and wil be pretty cheep compared to a brand new one.
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Offline markymarkg

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Re: starter motor
« Reply #6 on: 11 August 2012, 23:45 »
Had my starter off today and cleaned out in under an hour....its a doddle to do.


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Offline GTi_James

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Re: starter motor
« Reply #7 on: 12 August 2012, 10:16 »
yeh i'm just going with a whole new one

getting this at the end of the month

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190693649114

 or should i just go to the stealers for the original?
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