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Cant find a Starter motor?????

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:23 am
by DOZER
G'Day

Ive got a TB42E and for the life of me i cant find any second hand starter motors for her.

Ive been calling round and getting quotes from $450.00 right through to $800.00 for a starter motor that would fit my truck and quickly give them the F off reply and hang up.

Cant seem to find any second hand ones and have called ipswich to noosa. Anyone been through this and have a cheaper reccomendation for me?

Cheers

Re: Cant find a Starter motor?????

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:50 am
by 351ciofgrunt
Maybe get a quote to get the one you have rebuilt by an auto electrician.

Re: Cant find a Starter motor?????

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 12:54 pm
by DOZER
yep, done that. And those prices are within the prices i mentioned above. Its rediculouse.

Some of the repairers say, nah dont repair it ... its cheaper to just buy a new one at $400.00 plus.

Trying to chase down some parts at the moment and see if i can get the drive gear cog and a new solonoid for her. Not havingn any luck so far. '

Been looking for a used starter for over a week now?

Re: Cant find a Starter motor?????

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:29 pm
by turps
Sometimes thats just what shit is worth.
Sorry other than that I cant help. But gives me an idea of what they are worth. Will save me time when I go looking.

Re: Cant find a Starter motor?????

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:31 pm
by DOZER
not really man, look on ebay. Can buy a TB42 starter motor for $220.00 brand new but would have to wait for about a week to get it which is not an option.

Re: Cant find a Starter motor?????

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 4:04 pm
by gu town
DOZER wrote:
Been looking for a used starter for over a week now?
DOZER wrote:not really man, look on ebay. Can buy a TB42 starter motor for $220.00 brand new but would have to wait for about a week to get it which is not an option.
Shoulda just bit the bullet a week ago.

I've been told that you get what you pay for in starters.

I went through the same thing you are now, about 5 years ago. I think I ended up with a new hitachi branded one for around $500ish for my old GQ, its still going I believe.

Re: Cant find a Starter motor?????

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:32 pm
by brendo4b
Gday bud iare the starters in tb42 the same as tb42e if so i have one in good nick 40 bucks and its yours im in sydney cheers mate

Re: Cant find a Starter motor?????

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:40 pm
by DOZER
brendo4b wrote:Gday bud iare the starters in tb42 the same as tb42e if so i have one in good nick 40 bucks and its yours im in sydney cheers mate
Not too sure, i think they are different?

Im in QLD but appreciate the offer, cheers bud.

Re: Cant find a Starter motor?????

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 7:45 pm
by Jimbo
I bought a $220 one from ebay and was delivered the next day! Starts a lot quicker now and doesn't draw massive current like the original

Re: Cant find a Starter motor?????

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:09 am
by Dominator
got a couple. will pm you.