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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 08:12 AM
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Well, my starter is on its way out. Can I just get a decent replacement from somewhere like Autozone? I thought I remembered reading somewhere that there starters don't bolt up exactly right? Anyways, I'd be changing out the starter in a '94 GSR. What steps do I have to take? Is it very hard? Thanks.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 08:14 AM
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starter is very easy to replace it's just 2 12 or 14mm bolts. Make sure you disconnect the battery before you take it off. A starter from Autozone should work just fine Good Luck
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 08:24 AM
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yup, i got mine from pepboys. eveything fit well. all you gotta do is take out the intake. if you have A/C which im sure you do getting your hands around the lines is tuff. i think it took me 1.5hrs total. and i wasnt rushing and reading my manual. gl
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 08:49 AM
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The starters from autozone are lifetime warrenty as well, They carry remanufactured starters for $44-70 or so.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 10:53 AM
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Thanks for all the info! Any idea how long a starter that's "on it's way out" will last me until i can get the new one? (kind of an arbitrary question, i know....just curious.)
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 11:33 AM
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if they tell you they don't have the starter then order one off an ls, or 00 si. there the samething. fitment and ll.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 11:36 AM
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my starter was messed up for a few months before it died. i bought a new one from autozone for about 100 bucks and a lifetime warrenty.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by honura
if they tell you they don't have the starter then order one off an ls, or 00 si. there the samething. fitment and ll.
Not to discredit what you're saying, but can anyone else verify that this is true? Thanks. I just called Autozone and they want $135 for a starter for a gsr...
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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make sure the starter is getting grounded up before you drop cash on another
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by red94teg
Not to discredit what you're saying, but can anyone else verify that this is true? Thanks. I just called Autozone and they want $135 for a starter for a gsr...
Understood. There all the same. the only time it changes is when your talking about auto to manny. Good luck and either way you'll be ok. Lifetime warr. is the best.
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