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Melting Slicks
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My starter/solenoid is acting up, but looking to buy a new solenoid and starter rebuild kit, have been searching the internet with no luck. Can somebody recommend a source to purchase from? Thanks
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is it the oem starter?... if so and since you are going through the trouble of removing it are you opposed to getting a new starter instead?... just curious because I always recommend the newer style truck starter that uses 2 long bolts instead of 1 long and 1 short to help prevent the starter from cracking the ear off the block... if you search around you will find lots of threads about this and the result is not pretty
... I personally use the bosch sr8581n, it is right around $100 and has worked great for me as well as many others
... I personally use the bosch sr8581n, it is right around $100 and has worked great for me as well as many others
Melting Slicks
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I found a link with a solenoid pictured. It looks right to me.
Here it is: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...for-my-c5.html
I changed the starter when I rebuilt my motor and used the Bosch with the two long bolts.
Good luck
Here it is: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...for-my-c5.html
I changed the starter when I rebuilt my motor and used the Bosch with the two long bolts.
Good luck
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Melting Slicks
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Thanks for the replies, I was thinking of buying a solenoid and brush kit for the OEM starter because of the prices I was finding, but the Bosch starter is sounding like a good deal, and plus I will not be having to remove the starter again for many year's.
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is it the oem starter?... if so and since you are going through the trouble of removing it are you opposed to getting a new starter instead?... just curious because I always recommend the newer style truck starter that uses 2 long bolts instead of 1 long and 1 short to help prevent the starter from cracking the ear off the block... if you search around you will find lots of threads about this and the result is not pretty... I personally use the bosch sr8581n, it is right around $100 and has worked great for me as well as many others
... I personally use the bosch sr8581n, it is right around $100 and has worked great for me as well as many others
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is it the oem starter?... if so and since you are going through the trouble of removing it are you opposed to getting a new starter instead?... just curious because I always recommend the newer style truck starter that uses 2 long bolts instead of 1 long and 1 short to help prevent the starter from cracking the ear off the block... if you search around you will find lots of threads about this and the result is not pretty... I personally use the bosch sr8581n, it is right around $100 and has worked great for me as well as many others
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On the stock starter the area (shown as a hump) is carved out and would fit. The new one is a solid line and doesn't want to fit.
I don't get enough wrench time under the hood to get very proficient at these things and I didn't want to try and force something without trying to see if I couldn't find a better way.
Mine is a 98 model.
Not in a big roush and would rather do it right. First race is in April.
I don't get enough wrench time under the hood to get very proficient at these things and I didn't want to try and force something without trying to see if I couldn't find a better way.
Mine is a 98 model.
Not in a big roush and would rather do it right. First race is in April.
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This is the one you should have gotten with the second longer bolt. It slides right in.
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Bosch SR8581N New Starter
4.8 out of 5 stars 24 customer reviews | 6 answered questions
List Price: $192.29
Price: $115.78 Free Shipping for Prime Members
You Save: $76.51 (40%)
Get $50.00 off instantly: Pay $65.78 upon approval for the Amazon Rewards Visa Card. Learn more
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com in easy-to-open packaging. Gift-wrap available.
100% new premium quality components, including major heat related/wear items: amature, starter drive and field coil withstands excessive heat and high electrical demands
100% full-loaded tested to meet or exceed original equipment manufacturers' torque, armature draw and RPM standards for proven cranking performance
Lifetime warranty provides peace of mind
100% full-load tested for proven starting/charging performance
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is it the oem starter?... if so and since you are going through the trouble of removing it are you opposed to getting a new starter instead?... just curious because I always recommend the newer style truck starter that uses 2 long bolts instead of 1 long and 1 short to help prevent the starter from cracking the ear off the block... if you search around you will find lots of threads about this and the result is not pretty... I personally use the bosch sr8581n, it is right around $100 and has worked great for me as well as many others
... I personally use the bosch sr8581n, it is right around $100 and has worked great for me as well as many others
what he said
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Are we talking about the same starter?
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Thanks for the info on the starter. Will keep it on file just in case I need a new one down the road.