simo

I have just had my starter motor pack up less than 9 months after having it changed. Fingers crossed its still under warranty.

When it was done 9 months or so ago I also had issues and the first one only lasted 2 weeks. I was told it was probo just a batch thing. So then had a second one fitted which has now since given up the ghost. How long do they usually last?

Its a Bosch parts so seems very strange. Interested to know thoughts and experiences? What else could be going on? The engine did start very cleanly when I jumped it.

pi5tolpete

I recall a thread here where a person regreased their own planetary gears on their starter and brought it back to life. I'll see if I can find it.

ThomasC2

Strange, longer than 9 months! I still have the original part from -91. But I'll rebuild it after this season just to be on the safe side.

Thomas

jevvy964

Sounds to me like its not the starter, have you checked the earths?

simo

mmmm will check this when home from work.

simo

Spoke with my specialist BTW and apparently had a lot of 964 starter failures over the last year (thank god its not just me). Will offer more info when up on the ramp

KNS

New starters or remanufactured ?

Gus

I did the rebuild on my starter because it was hanging up -
AND ( most important part) the local Porsche rep told me not to buy a new starter as they were made in China. Have the old one rebuilt it will be better than what you buy new.
I can not verify that this is true, or not -
But, I rebuilt , clean the planetary gears and repacked with fresh grease and my starter has worked like a champ ever since - not one hang or miss spin.

Don Nguyen

Can all starter motors be easily rebuilt by yourself? If not, any recommendations on where to get a new or rebuilt starter?

Gus

If you are not familiar with electrical motors I would recommend taking it to a rebuild shop. You can take it apart and clean and re-grease the moving parts, but if you are not electrically oriented then take to a shop. You would probably have difficulty in obtain parts anyway. I would NOT take it to an automotive repair shop as they will just send it out. Do a phone book ( do they still exist ) search or yellow/white page web search for a alternator/electrical motor repair rebuild shop in your town. Our go ask your friendly repair shop who they send alternators or starters to for rebuild. Call and talk to the folks - Most standard electrical parts will work in the starter and a good tech will be able to repair without any issues. Figure $100 to 4150 depending on issues.

Gus

OOOPs - 4150 should be $150

911Jetta

I had mine replaced last year, and my tech did not recommend replacing it with another 964 stater. I tried to look at the invoice, but it doesn't say the model number, but I remember he telling me he ordered one from a Turbo? What (if any) later model starter fit? Ignore me if my comments are totally wrong.

cobalt

IIRC the turbo starter is the identical unit with a different gear setup for the G50/50 tranny. I don't think it is more robust and from looking at it it looks identical to my C2/C4 units.

Never had a starter issue even the one on my C4 worked perfectly after sitting for 10 years.

BTW I have 2 starters from C2/C4's needing a new home if anyone is interested.

pi5tolpete

Got one here too if anyone interested.