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Starter Motor Price! Quick answer please =]
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:05 pm
by Mookiez
Hey all,
My starter motor is pretty much gone. Just died yesterday, AFTER A MAJOR SERVICE AT K-Mart auto. Urghhhh... Was wondering how much it'd cost for a new one to be installed, roughly. I got quoted 300 for a recon'ed one, and I don't think that includes labour. And im 99% sure that's a rip off. If you could let me know how mcuh a new starter costs, or where you can buy them... let me know =] Thanks!
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:17 pm
by topao
Someone correct me if im wrong but i think its less than $100 on ebay
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:28 pm
by FtoSam
$340 inc labour to get my one Reco'd a few months back....
i never get my car serviced anywhere but a proper mechanic that knows his FTOs... (i.e. JnR)
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:30 pm
by Bennoz
You're all getting screwed. $75 s/h from panelhouse, changed it myself. Took 30 minutes, its 2 bolts & a couple of wires.
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:33 pm
by Mookiez
FtoSam wrote:$340 inc labour to get my one Reco'd a few months back....
Quick question, how come you didn't replace it for a new one? I see some ppl selling theres for like 90-150 on this website. Cheaper?
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:24 pm
by FtoSam
a reco'd one is like BRAND NEW...
a 2nd hand one can still brake...
2nd hand
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:14 pm
by dstocks
Ive got one (second hand) on a shelf in the shed down the coast I think.
Would take bugger all to fit I would think - usually just 2 bolts is it not
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:01 pm
by Supplanter
It
should be 2 bolts. I was unlucky enough to have it blocked by the exhaust when I tried to take mine out
Maybe my problem is specific to MIVEC engines or Tiptronic transmissions
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:10 am
by Shahrez
I got mine replaced for $150 including installation here in perth. Part came in from Sydney. Pretty cheap