Inexpensive Starter Replacement

R3T-Too said:

Well I dug into the solenoid last night to replace the contacts with the ones from the 1.4kw starter assy listed on the first page sourced from discountstarterandalternator.com.

The contact for the motor lead is NOT compatible.
I would recommend buying the rebuild kit for $20.
The OEM contact is asymmetrical, while the contact on the replacement starter is symmetric. See pics.

I cleaned and lightly sanded the worn areas and figure everything will work better for a good while.
**Edit: I ended up filing the contacts down to a nice CLEAN surface area before my kit came in. I've had perfect operation for almost 3 weeks now**

TRIUMPH ROCKET III STARTER MOTOR SOLENOID REPAIR KIT ( 428000-1810 ) | eBay

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Steel said:

I found this for $82. New Starter 1999 TOYOTA SOLARA 2.2L

Part number: 17774N_PLA-47

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Joesmoe said:

PLEASE look at the first post . . . I've updated the info there.

Yes, Advance shows 280-0174 but ONLY as the Denso reman unit, and at that, a whopping $232 plus $35 core charge.

Here in Georgia is the new starter for $82.00 with shipping -- how can they do that ??? 12 mo warranty

And I'm going to "take one for the team" -- I just ordered the 1.4kW starter from that link.

All the way through checkout, no added shipping, no added core -- no nothing added.

PayPal - OneTouch ® - easy peasy.

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Claviger said:

I "may" be starting my rocket up tomorrow with the same starter, will report on how it does vs my very hard to start motor

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Claviger said:

The upgraded starter is a MONSTER lol. Turns it over sooooo much faster than the stocker, fires right up.

Well worth the switch.

I also installed a 2nd batter, and 4 gauge leads additional to the stockers for both positive and negative.

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