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4118thing
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 Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 2:45 pm Post subject: Starter replacement alternatives |
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Well, my starter burned out do to the ignition switch not bouncing back to position 2 after the start.
No problem, I think. I’ll just order a new one. To be assured I got a good one, I placed an order for a Bosch. “Not in stock, expect in 5-7 days”. Month later not in stock. Ok, no problem, just order a new German one. “Not in stock, expect in 5-7 days”. Two weeks later I check back. “Expect in March maybe”.
Parts place does have some aftermarket, smaller than original. SR15NEC. Are these good, or do I look for a new distribution company? Or other alternatives?
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HarryFD
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| Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 4:50 pm Post subject: Re: Starter replacement alternatives |
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FWIW I got my last one from Autozone. Rebuilt with lifetime warranty. They had it in stock locally.
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Wildthings
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| Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 7:22 pm Post subject: Re: Starter replacement alternatives |
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| If this is for your '69, you can use an automatic starter and gain some cranking power. Your Thing would have come with one from the factory. |
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4118thing
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| Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:44 pm Post subject: Re: Starter replacement alternatives |
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Yes, it’s for my ‘69 single. Don’t know that I need more cranking power, just want reliability.
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W1K1
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aeromech
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| Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2024 12:31 am Post subject: Re: Starter replacement alternatives |
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The auto starter does have greater reliability as well as more ass.
Bosch SR17x
https://www.jbugs.com/product/SR17X.html
If you search the samba classifieds as well as google you’ll probably find one that’s affordable.
Lastly, please listen when old guys give you advice
Edit: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2593182
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