Rockauto is good.
I need assisstance
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
I need assisstance
It's been a day. 
I started by taking the Vette for inspection. On the way there my coolant level warning came on like 3 times and I cleared it every time. When I got to my buddies shop the car would not start, kinda strange. So I thought.....
maybe if I add water the car would start so I did and it did 
. On the ride home I checked the voltage on my DIC and it read only 11.7 volts. My 1st thought was the alternator was bad so I read the voltage coming out of it and it was 14.9 volts. 
I quickly came to the forum 
and read up on "service charging system" and it seemed that I had starter issues. So I thought I would drop the starter. Well it wasn't all that easy because I installed a ZR1 exhaust (and welded it in) and it was in the way. So off to removing the cat but there was no room so I had to remove the exhaust manifold then drop the Cat so I could get to the starter. Well as I was removing the starter I realized that I did not have to disconnect the wire because it was burnt thru.
So Hats off to you guys because you were right again, good thing I did not buy an alternator or I would really be pissed.
So now for the assistance...... where can I get a starter solenoid? I see them on ebay but can I get one somewhere else?
I started by taking the Vette for inspection. On the way there my coolant level warning came on like 3 times and I cleared it every time. When I got to my buddies shop the car would not start, kinda strange. So I thought..... maybe if I add water the car would start so I did and it did . On the ride home I checked the voltage on my DIC and it read only 11.7 volts. My 1st thought was the alternator was bad so I read the voltage coming out of it and it was 14.9 volts. I quickly came to the forum and read up on "service charging system" and it seemed that I had starter issues. So I thought I would drop the starter. Well it wasn't all that easy because I installed a ZR1 exhaust (and welded it in) and it was in the way. So off to removing the cat but there was no room so I had to remove the exhaust manifold then drop the Cat so I could get to the starter. Well as I was removing the starter I realized that I did not have to disconnect the wire because it was burnt thru. So Hats off to you guys because you were right again, good thing I did not buy an alternator or I would really be pissed.
So now for the assistance...... where can I get a starter solenoid? I see them on ebay but can I get one somewhere else?
Last edited by ls1121; May 21, 2016 at 06:39 PM.
Drifting
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Check local parts stores. I haven't bought a starter solenoid in years, but all the parts stores used to carry them. If you want to go with a GM solenoid, check with the online and forum vendors. You might want to check the starter itself. You may find that the whole unit needs to be replaced.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Charlotte NC
St. Jude Donor '14-'15
Check local parts stores. I haven't bought a starter solenoid in years, but all the parts stores used to carry them. If you want to go with a GM solenoid, check with the online and forum vendors. You might want to check the starter itself. You may find that the whole unit needs to be replaced.
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Several here have mentioned using Rock Auto with great success. Example:
And here are a couple of other choices:
post by Racer86:
I bought a starter for my Chevy van from Rock Auto.
USA made, lifetime warranty, and, get this,,,,,,,,, Road service towing if the starter fails on the road. $96.00 +15 shipping.
Rock Auto rocks, check them out for your starter on their web site. Which is very easy to use.
I bought a starter for my Chevy van from Rock Auto.
USA made, lifetime warranty, and, get this,,,,,,,,, Road service towing if the starter fails on the road. $96.00 +15 shipping.
Rock Auto rocks, check them out for your starter on their web site. Which is very easy to use.
And here are a couple of other choices:
post by 1968swbbigblock:
I would not use the procomp starter - far better choices
MSD DynaForce Starter, GM LS1-LS7 Engines
Part No. 5096
These are made in the USA parts
Or use the Powermaster starter also made in the USA
9509
GM LS Applications
I would not use the procomp starter - far better choices
MSD DynaForce Starter, GM LS1-LS7 Engines
Part No. 5096
These are made in the USA parts
Or use the Powermaster starter also made in the USA
9509
GM LS Applications
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
OK so I'm looking at rock auto website at the Remy starters and the
96242 is new at $79.99 no core charge
26640 is re-manufactured at $86.79 has a core charge
why is the New one cheaper?
96242 is new at $79.99 no core charge
26640 is re-manufactured at $86.79 has a core charge
why is the New one cheaper?
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
I hate wasting money but I think I will just buy the Remy starter and put it in.
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
I'd guess rebuilding was when parts were relatively available at every auto parts store. That's not the case any longer---just rebuilt complete units. Still, if you don't mind the down time for the car, I just googled a page for rebuild kits for starters and here's what I came up with:
http://www.bing.com/search?q=car+sta...onversationid=
It's better and probably easier than finding rebuild kits for carbs because at least starters are still in new cars (carbs aren't).
http://www.bing.com/search?q=car+sta...onversationid=
It's better and probably easier than finding rebuild kits for carbs because at least starters are still in new cars (carbs aren't).
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Your kidding right,
I just did a google search for starter repair shops and came up with this one first hit.
http://www.carolina-autoelectric.com/services.html
Call around, and tell them that you need a Valeo starter solenoid to replace the one on your Valeo starter. They will have you bring down the starter, find the solenoid that is needed (may not be from Valeo itself), and either hand it to you for around $25, or swap it out on the starter for around $40 isntead.
Hence you can't find the # needed via a chart back to the vet starter since Valeo themselves will not list it, but since the same solenoid is used on a few valeo starters that are not used on the vet, the shop just needs to see the connectors on the solenoid and will know which one you need instead.
I just did a google search for starter repair shops and came up with this one first hit.
http://www.carolina-autoelectric.com/services.html
Call around, and tell them that you need a Valeo starter solenoid to replace the one on your Valeo starter. They will have you bring down the starter, find the solenoid that is needed (may not be from Valeo itself), and either hand it to you for around $25, or swap it out on the starter for around $40 isntead.
Hence you can't find the # needed via a chart back to the vet starter since Valeo themselves will not list it, but since the same solenoid is used on a few valeo starters that are not used on the vet, the shop just needs to see the connectors on the solenoid and will know which one you need instead.
Last edited by Dano523; May 22, 2016 at 12:06 AM.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Charlotte NC
St. Jude Donor '14-'15
Your kidding right,
I just did a google search for starter repair shops and came up with this one first hit.
http://www.carolina-autoelectric.com/services.html
Call around, and tell them that you need a Valeo starter solenoid to replace the one on your Valeo starter. They will have you bring down the starter, find the solenoid that is needed (may not be from Valeo itself), and either hand it to you for around $25, or swap it out on the starter for around $40 isntead.
Hence you can't find the # needed via a chart back to the vet starter since Valeo themselves will not list it, but since the same solenoid is used on a few valeo starters that are not used on the vet, the shop just needs to see the connectors on the solenoid and will know which one you need instead.
I just did a google search for starter repair shops and came up with this one first hit.
http://www.carolina-autoelectric.com/services.html
Call around, and tell them that you need a Valeo starter solenoid to replace the one on your Valeo starter. They will have you bring down the starter, find the solenoid that is needed (may not be from Valeo itself), and either hand it to you for around $25, or swap it out on the starter for around $40 isntead.
Hence you can't find the # needed via a chart back to the vet starter since Valeo themselves will not list it, but since the same solenoid is used on a few valeo starters that are not used on the vet, the shop just needs to see the connectors on the solenoid and will know which one you need instead.
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Wrap the starter with a heat shielding material. To prevent this from happening again. $18 at Summit Racing
Copy and paste link....
http://m.summitracing.com/parts/sum-350118-1?seid=srese1&gclid=CjwKEAjwsYW6BRCTzvu5 y8DPhi0SJABnGLlHiiCqNFaZTkcrSlOhrm51iCPf TqZKHuagnXWuYP1LAhoCZFrw_wcB
Copy and paste link....
http://m.summitracing.com/parts/sum-350118-1?seid=srese1&gclid=CjwKEAjwsYW6BRCTzvu5 y8DPhi0SJABnGLlHiiCqNFaZTkcrSlOhrm51iCPf TqZKHuagnXWuYP1LAhoCZFrw_wcB
Last edited by Don-Vette; May 22, 2016 at 07:07 AM.
Heel & Toe
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Hello. If you buy a starter to replace yours. Check the length of the post for the positive connection. I had starter issues a few weeks ago. Got a starter from one place. Kept shorting out. Finally, three starters later , I went to a different parts store , much shorter post. No problems. It was shorting to the block by the way.
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Wrap the starter with a heat shielding material. To prevent this from happening again. $18 at Summit Racing
Copy and paste link....
http://m.summitracing.com/parts/sum-...1LAhoCZFrw_wcB
Copy and paste link....
http://m.summitracing.com/parts/sum-...1LAhoCZFrw_wcB
EDIT: and would using one of these cause or prevent the corrosion / rust issue the OP is having on his starter? Would this wrap catch and trap water / moisture?
Last edited by LifeInAVette; May 22, 2016 at 07:38 PM.
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Thread lurker here. How often does this happen for the starters in our cars? Would it be a worthwhile investment getting this heat shield wrap? Or is this problem not that common to worry about?
EDIT: and would using one of these cause or prevent the corrosion / rust issue the OP is having on his starter? Would this wrap catch and trap water / moisture?
EDIT: and would using one of these cause or prevent the corrosion / rust issue the OP is having on his starter? Would this wrap catch and trap water / moisture?
Burning Brakes
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Beware of starters that are rebuilt from local parts stores. Too often they are rebuilt with cheap Chinese parts that will only last about one year. I have a good friend of mine that has a vintage F150 and we purchased several rebuilt starters that always failed. From there you only have two choices that are worth it. One is to buy a kit to rebuid it yourself. These are companies that are located in the good old U.S.A. The second option is to buy a racing gear reduction starter. We chose the second option even though it was not original. Five years later, no problems.
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
Wrap the starter with a heat shielding material. To prevent this from happening again. $18 at Summit Racing
Copy and paste link....
http://m.summitracing.com/parts/sum-...1LAhoCZFrw_wcB
Copy and paste link....
http://m.summitracing.com/parts/sum-...1LAhoCZFrw_wcB
The starter is in a very tight space. I am wondering if it would be better to wrap the starter or wrap that piece of the exhaust pipe/cat?
Last edited by ls1121; May 23, 2016 at 08:43 PM.