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stedi · 05-08-2009

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

GOLDCYLON · 05-08-2009

Well Ive been running my $79 rebuilt starter off Ebay for 2.5 years now in Arizona daily. So I have to say it depends on the feedback rating of the rebuilder.

-=Jeff=- · 05-08-2009

is it the same seller on ebay now?

GOLDCYLON · 05-08-2009

Grand yes

WVZR-1 · 05-08-2009

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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

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"!!

-=Jeff=- · 05-08-2009

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Originally Posted by WVZR-1

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"!!

Thanks for that info.. I will order a solenoid kit for my car then

WVZR-1 · 05-08-2009

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

Thanks for that info.. I will order a solenoid kit for my car then

I'd visit a "local builder" for the parts. They'll use and have the "heavy duty" parts. Here's a link to a "typical Nippendenso" build!!

http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html

Here's a "small parts list"! for the 1998585 LT5 starter! A "local builder" can ID from this information. Click on the part# for image!

http://www.wai-wetherill.com/product...O&item=1998585

You can click on "vehicle look-up" on that page to access complete information for "most" electrical including our alternators. I didn't include a direct link because there are "two applications" I believe '90 and '91+! Take a look!!

jonszr1 · 05-09-2009

napa also sells a great rebuild had one in my blk zr1 for 4 yrs

flyin ryan · 05-09-2009

You should be able to get it rebuilt locally no problem.

bldavis11 · 05-12-2009

Nothing to do with starters... I've had enough ""'s though!

05-08-2009	#1
stedi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Montreal, qc, Canada Posts: 13	Starter question 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

05-08-2009	#2
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,119	Re: Starter question Well Ive been running my $79 rebuilt starter off Ebay for 2.5 years now in Arizona daily. So I have to say it depends on the feedback rating of the rebuilder. __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

05-08-2009	#3
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,165	Re: Starter question is it the same seller on ebay now? __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Shelby Series 1 - Wilwood Brakes Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

05-08-2009	#4
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,119	Re: Starter question Grand yes __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

05-09-2009	#8
jonszr1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes Posts: 1,406	Re: Starter question napa also sells a great rebuild had one in my blk zr1 for 4 yrs

05-09-2009	#9
flyin ryan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta or Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,736	Re: Starter question You should be able to get it rebuilt locally no problem.

05-12-2009	#10
bldavis11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 245	Re: Starter question Nothing to do with starters... I've had enough ""'s though!