Starter motor rebuild kits available?
Submitted: Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 06:51
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Tippa
Hi, my 80 series landcruiser's starter motor solenoid has just started playing up and now can take 20 clicks to get her cranking over... a bit of a worry since it started doing this only a fortnight ago. I have a jack handle at the ready to give it a whack nect time ha ha.
I called repco about buying a rebuild kit as i'm sure i have bought a few off them a while ago (10yrs?). They now only sell new complete starter motors for around $600.
Does anyone know who may sell rebuild kits incl contactors, brushes etc or a good supplier of reco units?
Thanks!
Reply By: Mobi Condo - Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 07:32
Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 07:32
My experience six months back was that (being short on for time and know how) I had to take
mine to a reputable service guy and was told that it is more economical now to get a new one. Grr! Not even worth me taking the old one and getting bits to do it at home and learn they said. Grr and double Grr!
PLUS another reason I had to take it in was that there was no way with my equipment I could loosen the top bolt/stud nut. I have good arm/wrist strength, good tools, extension pieces for sockets and so and it just would not budge!
Cheers - Mobi
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Reply By: Doc - Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 08:29
Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 08:29
If it's the same as my previous 98 Prado, or my son's 96 Celica, then replacing the copper solenoid contacts will fix the problem. I think they cost about $10 from an auto electrician, and we did it ourselves - took around an hour including getting the starter motor out & re-fitting. The Prado worked fine until I sold it & the Celica is still going strong after 2 years.
Cheers, Geoff
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Reply By: Member - Doug T (NT) - Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 08:50
Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 08:50
Tippa
I was going to get a kit installed in
mine at Karatha 2 years ago but the Auto Sparky didn't have time to do it on
the spot and I had to meet a truck in
Dampier that same day so I bought and fitted a Nippon Denso unit , on swap over price , so yes kits are on the market,
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 09:52
Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 09:52
I used to buy Echlin solenoid contacts from an autoelectrician - not sure what else is out there now. Simple job. I've never had to replace a starter - usually replaced contacts or brushes only, and once had to have a comm skimmed.
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Follow Up By: Member - JohnR (Vic) - Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 14:09
Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 14:09
You are obviously pretty savvy mechanically Phil, I used to file the points some times if that was all they needed but getting new tips is the smarter way to go. Hope you folks are
well, I think I need to be on the road again soon.
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 15:51
Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 15:51
Gday John,
LandCruiser starter is pretty simple. Remove 3 screws to gain access to the inside of the solenoid and the contacts are bolted in and easily replaced. I also have to admit to filing them :-))) Hard to get parts in
Adelaide at the weekend!
Folks are all
well again. Only 2 trips this year - hopefully next year will be better.
Cheers
Phil
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Reply By: ross - Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 10:41
Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 10:41
I had an old 1HZ starter rebuilt for me after it was left in salt and muddy
water for 6 months.
It cost about $140 from new and used parts.
There is no rebuild kit but the parts are plentiful from
places like Coventrys.
The bearing can be matched up at any good bearing
shop.
A denso distributor may have all the parts as
well as Ashdown Ingram(who are part of the repco group but much more knowledgeble and helpfull)
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Reply By: Ray - Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 11:08
Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 11:08
I had the solenoid on my 80 sers play up so I went to a Toyota dealer to get a replacement. The solenoid is shewn in their spare parts list but they are no longer available. I then took the car to an auto lecky who carried out the repair for $200.00. No trouble since although he did say that the starter was a bitch to remove.
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Reply By: Member - Kelvin W (WA) - Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 15:30
Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 15:30
Look up Ashdown/Ingram enerprises in your states phone book. They sell contacts etc for all starter motors. Thye usually only sell to the trade but they will give you advice on who to take it to.
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Reply By: Member - Ian H (NSW) - Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 18:41
Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 18:41
Our 80 diesel did the same thing. Odds on the problem is the 2 copper plates in the solenoid, one of which will be burn out so badly it will no longer make contact. Answer..... new plate from the local auto electrician, cost about $46 a pair and very simple mechanics to replace. Maybe total 3 hours easy work for a half capable mechanic/handyman. Where are you?
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Reply By: Member - Mal B - Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 22:36
Sunday, Sep 28, 2008 at 22:36
my auto lec said 80 series starter motors easy to rebuild usely about 250000ks said best to replace bearings at same time cost $150.00 plus said would last 250000ks more mal b
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Reply By: Tippa - Monday, Sep 29, 2008 at 08:29
Monday, Sep 29, 2008 at 08:29
Ok thanks so much for all of the great advice!
My 80 has travelled about 270,000kms so it is prob best i rebuild the starter incl bearings while i'm at it.
Although just the thought of removing 3 screws to get access to the solenoid's contacts and to just replace them is pretty tempting ha ha.
I'll try coventry as advised, as i do remember they have a very good range of parts.
Thanks again!
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