Denso Starter Parts Supplier
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Denso Starter Parts Supplier
For those of us who want to rebuild our own Starters where are you getting your rebuild kits. Amazon and E-bay are flooded with them. Google is giving me many more options. I'm not looking for a good deal on the cheapest parts I'm looking for packages that say Nippon Denso on them as in original replacement parts so it will work like it did when new. I realize that many of these parts are universal and fit many makes of cars. Corvette specific seems a bit harder to find.
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If you're fortunate enough to have a 'local' electrical starter/alternator/generator service facility you want to shop, there and using your 'denso starter model number. You'll be able to match physically differences, dimensions etc. The plunger is typically the item that can be different in the mass marketed kits found most places. None of the 'denso parts are Corvette only. 'denso starters are by family. The small coils in 'denso solenoids can be hard finds. Parts lists do exist for 'denso by part number and the experience of a 'local' of what might be the preferred could be useful.
I used a 'local' for years that serviced large fleets, municipalities with emergency vehicles. Covid shuttered that service and I imagine many others.
I used a 'local' for years that serviced large fleets, municipalities with emergency vehicles. Covid shuttered that service and I imagine many others.
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My local rebuilder hasn't shut down he is still running a small Automotive Electrical business. He pretty much picks which cars he wants to work on by how accessible they are. In other words, he has way more business than he can do so he picks and chooses what he wants to work with. I stopped in with the Contacts, and he recognized them and went to see if he still had some. What he returned with were thinner than my originals and made it run for a couple of days. Typical of cheaply made copies. I used to take him my numbers matching Starters for restorations all the time, but those days are over. I have been recommended to another shop that I have never delt with in a local city. I see on eBay that the most expensive kits seem to be the biggest sellers. My new Rock Auto AC Delco Gold Starter has been a real letdown as many people me included are a waste of money.
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I have purchased from these guys several years ago with no problems. If you have and supply the correct 'denso starter number they should be able to help you. If you've questions regarding the thickness etc. they might be able to help if you supply specs that you're looking for. Many very similar appearing contacts are actually different. Your 'denso is what original number?
DENSO STARTER PARTS
I also believe this guy is in Washington state and maybe who you were referred to?
Denso starter rebuild kits - LarryB's
DENSO STARTER PARTS
I also believe this guy is in Washington state and maybe who you were referred to?
Denso starter rebuild kits - LarryB's
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