Dam original AC-Delco parts Can't believe that an Original AC-Delco starter would only last 30 years, where's the quality in parts anymore I knew a few days ago something was wrong, hoped it was just a low battery. Today I had to hit it will a hammer to make it work. $26 rebuild kit or $49 new I paid $49 n let them have the caked in greasy original
Funny thing, if rebuilt in the USA, they usually have better replacement parts than the original - shops can't get the 'cheapest bid' parts the OEM's use! But who's gonna be around to check it??
The new one is no paperweight either What a fun job that was, had to trim a stud off the back that mine didn't have which make it possiable to change it without removing the dust shield. And then I could not get the big + wire routed, it had to of been up against the exhaust before to reach. So I had to make that longer. But I gotta say it has never turned over that fast before. Bet I could just pull the plugs and drive around on the starter till the battery died. Man its got UMHP!!!!!
........my 58 Anglia still has the original starter in it....but in all fairness... ..it hasnt been started in 10 years
Just last week I changed a window motor on my GF's 8 y.o. VW....what a crap compared to the ones in the Buicks which already lasts for at least 40 years.
I know what you mean Rob. I went hunting to convert my manual windows and add PDL. The newer Fords have switched to cheap Asian door lock motors and window motors. You mortgage your soul to get a car that loses resale value while still under warranty and will surely fall apart in less time than the rust will melt it! Planned Obsolescence has gone too far.:banghead3:
All the 'goodies' have broken on my wagon over the years. Power windows, seats, etc. The car only finally reached a point where she won't start a few weeks back. Fairly sure it's just the coil. Turns over, no spark. They sure did know how to build 'em, and that wasn't even that long back.
Gauranteed, that re-man won't last 30 years. My cheapskate "overhaul" proceedure; Disassemble the solenoid, flip the battery terminal contact around, clean the contact disc, lube the bearings, clean the commutator, replace the brushes. Near zero $ and good for as long as that "re-man".
