Is anyone using the B&M Star Tek starter?
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Is anyone using the B&M Star Tek starter?
I need a solenoid for one. Its made in china and B&M no longer sells or services the starters. So I have no source for a solenoid for it. Anyone have any ideas.
The starter motor hasn't been heat soak damaged like the factory unit. But apparently the solenoid has. I can tap on it and it works part of the time.
The starter motor hasn't been heat soak damaged like the factory unit. But apparently the solenoid has. I can tap on it and it works part of the time.
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St. Jude Donor '15
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I don't know if you still have starter/generator/alternator indie repair shops in your area. Your unit may have used a general, off the shelf solenoid, which could mean the right one still exists. It's just a matter of linking it up. That's where an expert in starter motors (possibly someone who rebuilds them) would know which one would work.
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Fortunately, there is a shop in town that specializes in starter and generator/alternator rebuild. I dropped off the factory starter today. When I Pick It Up I Will Leave THE Chinese Junk THERE To See If they Can reference a solenoid
Thanks
Thanks
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shouldn't be very difficult for a rebuilder to get one.did you look at your original to see if they are similar or even identical?
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St. Jude Donor '15
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You ARE lucky to have one in town. They're like "tv repairman"--almost non-existent except in farming/industrial areas (I did find one tv repair shop fellow not far from me). Just a question: why do you like having a spare starter? Do they go out on your car frequently?
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It aint like its a 2 minute job to change with headers. I have to drop the header to remove the aftermarket unit
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And there is an auto parts store in town that has most anything. and if they don't they'll have it tomorrow. If they can't get it. you wont find it. That is definitely a luxury.