Which starter?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 866
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From: Madison Wisconsin
Which starter?
I believe my starter is dead. Which one do I want?
GM - $187 (gmpartsdirect)
Duralast - $169.99 + $10 core charge (auto zone)
Remy - $159.98 No Core(advanced auto parts)
All come with lifetime warranty besides GM I presume.
GM - $187 (gmpartsdirect)
Duralast - $169.99 + $10 core charge (auto zone)
Remy - $159.98 No Core(advanced auto parts)
All come with lifetime warranty besides GM I presume.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 631
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From: Joppa AL
Just bought one today from my friendly Chevy dealer, $225+tax. Your price is better but then there's shipping and I was in a hurry. Be advised the GM one is a rebuild.
The chain stores have a better warranty but I've never had much luck with them. Just my .02, YMMV.
BTW, I saw a post recently where a guy got quoted $340 labor for install. It took me less than 2 hrs w/the car on stands and I'm old and slow. I think you could do it in an hour with a lift. I'm thinking about opening a shop to just do C5 starters. That way I wouldn't have to work every day and I could still make some easy money.
The chain stores have a better warranty but I've never had much luck with them. Just my .02, YMMV.BTW, I saw a post recently where a guy got quoted $340 labor for install. It took me less than 2 hrs w/the car on stands and I'm old and slow. I think you could do it in an hour with a lift. I'm thinking about opening a shop to just do C5 starters. That way I wouldn't have to work every day and I could still make some easy money.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 838
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From: Newbury Park CA
Mine just went out too, I found a brand new one tonight for $70
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-S...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-S...spagenameZWDVW
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,409
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From: St. Louis Missouri
vincentjames501, take your starter off and go see Guy at:
Broner Generator Service
3540 Salena St
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 664-2101
Tell him Todd Pentino sent you. He will take care of you. He can either rebuild yours, or get you another. Personally I would have the Factory one of the car rebuilt. I have been using him for years.
Broner Generator Service
3540 Salena St
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 664-2101
Tell him Todd Pentino sent you. He will take care of you. He can either rebuild yours, or get you another. Personally I would have the Factory one of the car rebuilt. I have been using him for years.
