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Dec 18, 2006 | 04:51 PM

jhuff

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Starter problems

I have issues with the car starting when the motor is hot. Does anyone know of a good replacement starter? Aparently this is a major design flaw in the gm starter.

Dec 18, 2006 | 05:05 PM

Gary's 1977 Vette

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Any good rebuilt starter will work fine. Just put a heat shield on it and this will make all the difference in the world.

Dec 18, 2006 | 05:08 PM

Gordonm

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Get a GM mini starter and be done with it. Smaller and lighter and I have never had any starter issues since I installed it 5 years ago. It is used on many GM vehicles and you can find one new or rebuilt.

Dec 18, 2006 | 05:42 PM

BLUSHRK

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I used a new full-size starter, heat wrap, AND a shield and it still got hot. Don't waste money on anything. Get a mini-starter and be done with it. My exhaust runs right by the starter and it's fine. The mini's are the way to go.

Dec 18, 2006 | 06:09 PM

jhuff

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any particular brand better than others for the mini starter? and what is a good place to get them from?

Dec 18, 2006 | 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jhuff

any particular brand better than others for the mini starter? and what is a good place to get them from?

A absolute waste of money!

Dec 18, 2006 | 08:21 PM

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I have to agree to go with the mini starter. I had all the same problems and used a heat shield and wraps ect.Alot of the problems come from the wires gettin cooked from being too close to the exhaust.
The mini has more power and alot more room for routing wires away from the heat.It never drags,skips, or acts weak.I also liked the weight savings.(I could hold it up and bolt it in with no fatigue or fight for space.It's been on for over two years so far and has always worked flawless! (It even turns it over with a weak battery)

Dec 18, 2006 | 08:45 PM

jhuff

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A absolute waste of money!

wow. thanks for the completely useless advice Ironcross.

Everyone else thanks a lot. I am goin to go down to the local speed shop this weekend and see if they can recommend a good mini-starter.