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mgbrv8 · 07-12-2012

Are the Ac delco starters any good on Rock auto. They are $134

Dave

batchman · 07-12-2012

I noticed they listed a thermostat housing for LT5 - checked an LT1 and ayup, same #.

You should probably check to make sure the starter they list is a different PN than an LT1...

Cheers,
- Jeff

-=Jeff=- · 07-12-2012

I just bought the contact kit on eBay and rebuilt mine.. all that goes bad typically is the contacts

ghlkal · 07-13-2012

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

I just bought the contact kit on eBay and rebuilt mine.. all that goes bad typically is the contacts

Jeff, how difficult a job is the rebuild? (easier than getting to the starter, I hope

)

-=Jeff=- · 07-13-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghlkal

Jeff, how difficult a job is the rebuild? (easier than getting to the starter, I hope

)

It is pretty straight forward.. it took about 30-45 min to fix the starter once I figured out how it comes apart

VetteMed · 07-13-2012

You can search online for Denso starter rebuild instructions/pics.

The starter motor itself is very rugged, ball-bearing construction, seldom fails unless subjected to conditions outside design spec (i.e. water submersion, other causes of corrosion).

The need for rebuild comes from the copper contacts, and plunger, wearing thin.

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batchman Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: I live at Devens, one run at a time Posts: 455	Re: Rock auto starters? I noticed they listed a thermostat housing for LT5 - checked an LT1 and ayup, same #. You should probably check to make sure the starter they list is a different PN than an LT1... Cheers, - Jeff __________________ [I]91 ZR-1 #1840, autocrossing in SCCA BSP. FIC S/S's DRM chip/Watson/Borla/lid/LW batt&headlights, springs, shocks, pads & lines, quick rack & Turn One, camber brace, 32/22mm sways, A/C halfway deleted 17x11 & 12 CCW's, 315 & 335 Hoosier A6s [/I]

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VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Re: Rock auto starters? You can search online for Denso starter rebuild instructions/pics. The starter motor itself is very rugged, ball-bearing construction, seldom fails unless subjected to conditions outside design spec (i.e. water submersion, other causes of corrosion). The need for rebuild comes from the copper contacts, and plunger, wearing thin. __________________ 2004 Z06/Z16 LeMans Commemorative Edition 1991 ZR-1 #302 White/Gray (sold) 1991 ZR-1 #1147 Red/Saddle (sold)