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Where should I get a replacement starter for my 318 #1654499
08/03/14 04:23 PM
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I believe its the original started and she is having trouble cranking the engine over. I do not need anything fancy. Where should I get a replacement?


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Re: Where should I get a replacement starter for my 318 [Re: 68 Sat] #1654500
08/03/14 04:29 PM
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Local parts store. Get a mini if you can. They are easier to install and turn the engine over faster.

Re: Where should I get a replacement starter for my 318 [Re: stumpy] #1654501
08/03/14 04:33 PM
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Quote:

Local parts store. Get a mini if you can. They are easier to install and turn the engine over faster.




I second that but check rockauto if you don't need it today. Make sure the battery is good too.

Re: Where should I get a replacement starter for my 318 [Re: Yellow Fever] #1654502
08/03/14 04:36 PM
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thanks,

It's a 2 year old battery..she just cranks real slow and sounds like she is struggling to turn her over..


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Re: Where should I get a replacement starter for my 318 [Re: 68 Sat] #1654503
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thanks,

It's a 2 year old battery..she just cranks real slow and sounds like she is struggling to turn her over..



slow cranking is not really a symptom of a 'dying' starter. get the battery checked and check your starter connections. if the car isn't used much that's where i'd be looking.

Re: Where should I get a replacement starter for my 318 [Re: mikemee1331] #1654504
08/03/14 05:20 PM
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X2 what Mike said. slo charge the batt up & have it load tested and clean all the large cable connections/terminals including the ground path starting with the batt terminals/posts


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Re: Where should I get a replacement starter for my 318 [Re: RapidRobert] #1654505
08/03/14 11:31 PM
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ok I will try this first...thanks guys


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Re: Where should I get a replacement starter for my 318 [Re: 68 Sat] #1654506
08/04/14 01:13 AM
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Ive had pretty good luck with Autozone rebulit stock starters, and they are pretty cheap to boot.

My buddy just bought a Mopar mini starter for his Jeep from Rock auto, it was new, not rebuilt and under $70







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