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Re: “Remanufactured” wbx starter motor, reliable?

Posted: 18 Jun 2020, 08:57
by Oldiebut goodie
Sir Brixalot wrote:Nice of you. I found one Ebay a couple of years ago for a bargain £30 after the spade snapped off the old one. Its the old one I want to get rebuilt just in case

You don't need a spade - I just soldered a lead to the rivet that brought the connection into the engine bay. No more problems with corrosion.

Re: “Remanufactured” wbx starter motor, reliable?

Posted: 30 Jun 2020, 13:51
by AIR_CHILLED
MarkBos wrote: 17 Jun 2020, 17:30 I had my starter rebuilt here 4+ years ago and Its still going strong

https://www.bexleystarters.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Cant remember exactly what i paid, but i think it was <£100
Thanks MarkBos that's a useful link for people wanting to get their starter motor professionally rebuilt.
 

Re: “Remanufactured” wbx starter motor, reliable?

Posted: 30 Jun 2020, 13:57
by davidoft1
Sir Brixalot wrote: 17 Jun 2020, 17:11 Any one know the going rate for a strter motor rebuild. Was goint to do my own but couldnt even get the first bolt off

I just had one done was £80