WANTED: Original refurbed starter motor

[Crammy69]

My newish aftermarket one has that issue where it very often doesnt do anything so Ive been told that getting a refurbished original is the best bet, anyone know anywhere that does them?

cheers
Simon

 

[Barkafer]

A mate of mine reckons he can get hold of NOS ones. I'll ask him and post the answer.

 

[Ron]

I have been doing these ever since I started in the business, genuine Bosch completely rebuilt, like you, I learned a long time ago that what is on offer is not of good quality.
The only problem I have come across is the cost to the customer when you compare the price of the others.
I take it you have not got a starter to exchange then.

Ron

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[Crammy69]

I have been doing these ever since I started in the business, genuine Bosch completely rebuilt, like you, I learned a long time ago that what is on offer is not of good quality.
The only problem I have come across is the cost to the customer when you compare the price of the others.
I take it you have not got a starter to exchange then.

Ron

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Thats right I only have an aftermarket one on the van Im afraid

 

[mattp]

I am sure I have a good used original vw starter for 35 plus post

 

[Happystamps]

Not wanting to piss on anyone's chips, but have you actually tested the motor? most often, the fault lies with the wiring to the motor or the ignition switch rather than the motor itself.

next time it doesn't do anything, knock it out of gear and get underneath- bridge the points detailed here-

(courtesy of speedy jim)

if the starter motor starts working, most likely it's fine.