boab 0 Posted August 22, 2004 where can i pick up a starter motor and how much would it cost? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boab 0 Posted August 22, 2004 also does it to be a specific one? or can i use one from a golf? or other vw or other car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bighairymuppet 0 Posted August 22, 2004 second hand try this salvage service http://www.partsgateway.co.uk/ a lot of them give you warranty, some 30 days some 3 months. cms seem to pretty fair and have even made some good deals with me. : Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted August 22, 2004 New ones from VW are about £100 exchange Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted August 22, 2004 Euro-Car-Parts do them(well for the mk2 GTI 16v) for £65+VAT.....Glasgow branch is Oakbank Ind Est,Garscube Road 0141 331 0332 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted August 22, 2004 .. and of course (to finish off the set), GSF do genuine Bosch parts too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boab 0 Posted August 22, 2004 and am i better to buy t brand new then? i plan on getting the engne all fixed up and few mods while im away in cyprus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted August 23, 2004 and am i better to buy t brand new then? i plan on getting the engne all fixed up and few mods while im away in cyprus well tbh given the not too drastic £80-ish its gonna cost from Euro-car-parts etc......and the fact u plan keeping the valver a bit longer......if i were you i would buy new :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted August 23, 2004 I would agree. The copper current strap that goes from the solenoid to the starter is a non-repairable item (except in a factory refurb), and they corrode over time. For the extra £50 over a 2nd hand one, I'd say it's well worth getting a new one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boab 0 Posted August 23, 2004 would a mk2 golf gti starter fit to the car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted August 23, 2004 would a mk2 golf gti starter fit to the car? it should but before parting with yer cash get someone with ETKA to cross-reference the part numbers :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted August 23, 2004 deffinetly buy new,my mate works for partco and sell refurbed starter motors and they call them boomerangs because they keep coming back :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted August 23, 2004 Bosch refurbs are ok tho - don't worry about those. They basically retain the same casing and replace all the bushes, windings, bearings, cables etc etc. The casing is acid cleaned and repainted. Can't comment on other manufacturers.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted August 23, 2004 I've got the Bosch refurb one from GSF on my G60 now and it's spot on... The G60 one has a different part number from any of the other models, but I don't know what the difference is.... :| Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
