Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) starter

[Kf6cmp]

My starter on my truck seems to go out every year. Now it all started when my original starter went out, after about 9 year, I replaced with a napa starter. Since then it has gone out ruteenly. Is the original starters heavier duty. I seem to think this is the case. I have notice that there are replacements that are about three times the price of the napa one.

 

[Rattler]

What does it do when it "goes out'?If it is just the contacts burning out, you would be better off just replacing them with a heavy duty set from Larry B's.

 

[jhenderson]

The problem is with NAPA. The quality of their reman electrical parts has been going downhill for years. I would look at new from Rockauto or another online source.

 

[Kf6cmp]

Would it be a good idea to do the starter rebuild kit from Geno's garage. The contacts are much larger, also the starters that are much more in price are called high torque; I'm wondering if those are worth the money?

 

[jhenderson]

I don't think the kits from Geno's come with brushes. If your only problem stems from the contacts, then yes. Larry B's contacts are a very good option. It's been my experience that when it comes to electrical components, you get what you pay for.