Starter replacement

HT Rambler · 10-07-2019, 06:41 AM

I'm quite sure it's time to replace my starter. Remanufactured one's seems to be anywhere from $386 to $ 500, seems a bit steep to me. Amazon has them for around $150 ?? Anyone know if these will fit or any issues with them? Or where there is any place cheaper to get one??

NorthStyle · 10-07-2019, 09:37 AM

Have you tried RockAuto? They also usually have an additional 5% off coupon code beyond what their prices are.

SouthArk370Z · 10-07-2019, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by NorthStyle

Have you tried RockAuto? They also usually have an additional 5% off coupon code beyond what their prices are.

I haven't bought anything from RockAuto because almost all the reviews are bad ones. Apparently, they often send the wrong part and returns are a PITA. YMMV

SouthArk370Z · 10-07-2019, 10:17 AM

We used to rebuild them ourselves - not a difficult job. But that was several decades ago so parts may be difficult to find nowadays.

JARblue · 10-07-2019, 11:20 AM

I think I'm in the market as well. Prices do seem outrageous.

For reference, I recently purchased a radiator and some plastics from Rock Auto. Mostly good experience except for ordering the wrong plastic bits at first and the cheap ($8) hoses weren't a good fit. I ended up paying a lot more for an OEM thermostat and proper fitting hoses ($35+ each). It was actually pretty sweet that when I tried to return the parts, their website gave me a warning that return shipping was more than the original cost of the part.

Quicksilvers · 10-08-2019, 05:40 AM

As I don’t see very many Z enthusiasts replacing their starters beware of lower quality remanufactured starters as they don’t last as long as the Genuine Nissan starters. I ordered Moog wheel bearings,Genuine Nissan rack and pinion and tie rod ends from Rock Auto before and I not only payed more but their customer service leaves a lot to be desired and they took their merry time shipping my order. I would never give them my business again. There are a lot of reputable vendors out there to order parts from if you search.

HT Rambler · 10-09-2019, 05:44 AM

O.K.
Guys went ahead and purchased the $130 starter from Amazon, got same day delivery. I will try and get it installed this weekend. will update !! Also got the 2 year warranty for another $30 bucks !!

HT Rambler · 10-17-2019, 11:36 AM

starter installed and working, we will see how long it lasts!! just cant see $450 bucks for a starter!!

SouthArk370Z · 10-17-2019, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HT Rambler

starter installed and working, we will see how long it lasts!! just cant see $450 bucks for a starter!!

avedissianc · 09-14-2020, 03:47 PM

How's that Amazon starter treating you? Still going strong? I had it fail on my 09, and have to replace it now as well.

johnxxx · 09-14-2020, 06:23 PM

Thread is almost 1 year old and the last time HT Rambler posted ( 10-17-19 ) was the last time he was on...

Tractionless · 09-16-2020, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by johnxxx

Thread is almost 1 year old and the last time HT Rambler posted ( 10-17-19 ) was the last time he was on...

Probably got ate by the Amazon starter!

HT Rambler · 09-30-2020, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by avedissianc

How's that Amazon starter treating you? Still going strong? I had it fail on my 09, and have to replace it now as well.

The starter is working great !! no issues

HT Rambler · 09-30-2020, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tractionless

Probably got ate by the Amazon starter!

lol , just trying to figure out how to spend that extra $ 300 bucks I saved !!

Optimiser · 10-01-2020, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by HT Rambler

lol , just trying to figure out how to spend that extra $ 300 bucks I saved !!

On another starter when the Amazon one fails early.

10-07-2019, 06:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
HT Rambler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pearland TX. Posts: 257 Drives: 2009 370z red auto Rep Power: 16	Starter replacement I'm quite sure it's time to replace my starter. Remanufactured one's seems to be anywhere from $386 to $ 500, seems a bit steep to me. Amazon has them for around $150 ?? Anyone know if these will fit or any issues with them? Or where there is any place cheaper to get one??

10-07-2019, 10:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	We used to rebuild them ourselves - not a difficult job. But that was several decades ago so parts may be difficult to find nowadays. Rusty likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

10-07-2019, 11:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I think I'm in the market as well. Prices do seem outrageous. For reference, I recently purchased a radiator and some plastics from Rock Auto. Mostly good experience except for ordering the wrong plastic bits at first and the cheap ($8) hoses weren't a good fit. I ended up paying a lot more for an OEM thermostat and proper fitting hoses ($35+ each). It was actually pretty sweet that when I tried to return the parts, their website gave me a warning that return shipping was more than the original cost of the part. Rusty and StormWhite like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-08-2019, 05:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	As I don’t see very many Z enthusiasts replacing their starters beware of lower quality remanufactured starters as they don’t last as long as the Genuine Nissan starters. I ordered Moog wheel bearings,Genuine Nissan rack and pinion and tie rod ends from Rock Auto before and I not only payed more but their customer service leaves a lot to be desired and they took their merry time shipping my order. I would never give them my business again. There are a lot of reputable vendors out there to order parts from if you search. Rusty likes this. __________________ Mr. Clean

10-09-2019, 05:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
HT Rambler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pearland TX. Posts: 257 Drives: 2009 370z red auto Rep Power: 16	O.K. Guys went ahead and purchased the $130 starter from Amazon, got same day delivery. I will try and get it installed this weekend. will update !! Also got the 2 year warranty for another $30 bucks !! JARblue and BettyZ like this.

10-07-2019, 09:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,258 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24277	Have you tried RockAuto? They also usually have an additional 5% off coupon code beyond what their prices are.

10-17-2019, 11:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
HT Rambler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pearland TX. Posts: 257 Drives: 2009 370z red auto Rep Power: 16	starter installed and working, we will see how long it lasts!! just cant see $450 bucks for a starter!! JARblue, Jayhovah and Tractionless like this.

09-14-2020, 03:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
avedissianc Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 1 Drives: 09 370z Touring Rep Power: 14	How's that Amazon starter treating you? Still going strong? I had it fail on my 09, and have to replace it now as well.

09-14-2020, 06:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
johnxxx Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NJ Age: 64 Posts: 990 Drives: 2014 370Z PW Nismo Rep Power: 2684366	Thread is almost 1 year old and the last time HT Rambler posted ( 10-17-19 ) was the last time he was on... __________________ FI TT Kit #099 making 794whp/713# torque@23psi

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