Cheap starters

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Re: Cheap starters

Post by jpennington »

I have also had less than ideal experience with refurb starters over the years, and yes 3-4 years life seems typical.
See my earlier post http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=143906

The new unit I fitted 2 years (10,000 miles) ago is still doing fine (0.95kW boxed by JP Group Denmark). I guess some Chinese factory is now making these things, using more modern technology like permanent magnets, so a smaller, lighter, more powerful product.

jp
1986, Westfalia Joker, DJ 2.1 engine, 5 speed.
Mine from new, now sold.
Replaced by a T6 California

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