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Originally Posted by stedi
Original starter is discontinued by GM up here in Canada. My question is can a rebuilt/jobber do the job. I've heard some people say that since the started is placed mid-engine and is exposed to high heat, rebuilt starters could be problematic. Any comments or suggestions?
Thanks,
Steve
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Your starter can be "repaired" on "the bench" by any competent "starter/alternator" facility. Rebuilt "implies" many things that sometimes don't happen! If yours is a "hot start" solution or an attempt at a repair to eliminate a "hot start" the "solenoid contacts" in the Nippondenso starter is is it's generally considered "weak point"! Not just the LT5 application but most Nippondenso applications. A more substantial "solenoid contact" package is a $10-part (in quanity substantially less). That package and the replacement of the "plunger" maybe another $10 should accomplish "the fix"!!
I'd ask a compentent local shop to see if they agree! The "contact, brushes and a plunger" maybe less than $50 on "the bench" and no shipping.
I've spoken to a couple local "rebuilders" and they feel the same regarding the Nippendenso product. Those parts and 12V at the starter and it "will" crank!! 12V nothing less!!
*I didn't see the other "no start" thread until after I'd commented here! The contacts, plunger, brushes and 12V is "the fix"!! This isn't a "fix" for all "no starts" but a good fix for a "hot no start"!!