Well it seems as if my starter is going bad. After a couple of times of starting my car, it comes down to the old "kick the starter's ***" way of turning over the car.

My question is, since my car is for sale, I'm not looking to pour any more money into it. So, I'd rather not get a new starter. How many people have actually rebuilt their starters (because I think it's just a "flat spot")? Is it hard? I've heard it's usually only $10-20. I have access to a full shop and tools, so is it possible? Anybody have any pics?

BTW, the motor is a 1995 B18B, but I posted it in here because this is where I live.

 

I found a guy in my town that rebuilt it for cheap, like $40 if I brought it to him out of the car. I bet you can do it yourself too.

 

replace it

 

To the top please. I'd like to hear from someone who's actually fixed a starter.

 

To fix a starter you must first remove it. Once it is out of the car dissassemble it carefully. Check the brushes and commutator. The brushes are the little black things attached to springs and wires. They are probably worn down. Now you can replace them, or bend the springs a little bit to increase the pressure on the commutator. The commutator is the copper and wire windings found on the shaft of the starter. Very lightly sand down the glaze on the flat cylindrical part of the commutator untill it shines. If you choose to bend the springs, you will buy yourself a little time and save some money. Replacing the brushes will probably give you 2 years. Be sure to reassemble it carefully and make sure that all the brushes are contacting the commutator correctly. It is not very hard but it is time consuming, and a pain in the ***. That is why I recommended full replacement. Plus the new starter has a parts warranty. No worries or hassle just r&r. I hope this helps you out a little. Good luck.


[Modified by cnk600, 12:55 PM 12/6/2002]