Seems very cheap... Starter motor

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Seems very cheap... Starter motor

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In an attempt to get sorted for the long summer trek and killing several birds with one stone, I'm looking at getting a new starter motor and ignition coil as spares. Have had some problems recently with sluggish starting so thought I might just get them fitted before I go away (to be fair, cleaning the connections on the ignition coil seems to have solved the starting issue - though I don't think it is as "crisp" as it was before).

Anyway, casually looking around I saw this on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380587567255

This seems very cheap but the feedback for the starter motor is all very positive. Has anyone got one of these? Is it worth a punt?
All I ask is for the chance to prove that money won't make me happy.

1989 Transporter 1.6TD original engine.

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Re: Seems very cheap... Starter motor

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It's about the same price as I paid from GsF iirc but I don't see any mention of exchange deposit, so double check that , as starters tend to be exchange units generally
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they are made in china
the way they word the warranty is strange. 2 years legal warranty not two years parts warranty
but you never know could be fine

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Re: Seems very cheap... Starter motor

Post by cleagarr »

Thanks both.

Does it make a difference that my van is a Syncro?

Regarding the exchange I was thinking I might change the unit and then have a go at cleaning and reconditioning the old one (replace the bush etc.) to keep as a spare?
All I ask is for the chance to prove that money won't make me happy.

1989 Transporter 1.6TD original engine.

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