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Author:  christojen [ Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Is it worth cleaning the starter solenoid?
Hi All,

I have the intermittent starter issue, works with the whack to it, and yes i have done the relay upgrade.

I am looking on ebay at starters, seems to be cheaper one for $80, and a bosch one for $150.

I am curious to know the following

1) is it worth pulling out the solenoid to clean it, is that hard to do?
2) Is it worth just replacing the solenoid, or just do the whole bit together (starter + solenoid)
3) Any comments on the choice of replacement? Cheap ok or go for bosch etc?

Thanks, chris
Author:  christojen [ Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Is it worth cleaning the starter solenoid?
sorry, just realised i lack info.

87 LWB nt Sierra, G13a engine.

Beast of a car
Author:  bumstein [ Wed Jun 26, 2019 2:55 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Is it worth cleaning the starter solenoid?
Replace it. For the cost it isn’t worth dicking around with crappy parts. Easy enough to change them over and you’ve got a starter you can trust. Just rule out the problem being a bad earth or something first.

While I’d automatically say go for Bosch, cheap is exactly that. Cheap. I have had a couple of starters that I’ve got from eBay for around the 100 clam mark and I haven’t had any problems with them thus far!
Author:  christojen [ Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Is it worth cleaning the starter solenoid?
Thanks bumstein, that's what I was leaning towards.

I will give a cheapo one a go.
Author:  Brenno [ Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Is it worth cleaning the starter solenoid?
And then you have a spare you can pull apart for training purposes
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