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Subject:Re: Starter problems
From:Richard Golen
Date:Mon, 30 Jun 2014 07:20:54 -0400

Tony,

I believe that he means one that was rebuilt by Bosch. You van get one from Vanagain.com or busdepot.com for under $160. 

Ric
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> On Jun 30, 2014, at 0:09, "TCollins" <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Do you mean the $500 one :)
> 
> These had been Bosch ones rebuilt elsewhere. 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jun 29, 2014, at 11:54 PM, Jason <uberhare@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Buy a bosch and be done with it....
>> 
>> Jason
>> 
>>> On Jun 29, 2014 11:32 PM, "Tony Collins" <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Hi Paul
>>> What makes you say that?
>>> 
>>> A little more, I checked the battery. I'm getting 12.3v at the posts. With ignition key at the on position I get the same at the alternator.
>>> 
>>> Any leads welcomed. Any others with autozone starter experiences? Dealing with that particular store has also been frustrating.
>>> 
>>> Thanks
>>> Tony
>>> 
>>>> On Jun 29, 2014, at 7:00 PM, Paul Freese <freese.paul@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Sounds like a bad ground situation to me.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On Sunday, June 29, 2014 2:56 PM, TCollins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Hello all,
>>>> 
>>>> I'm having starter problems. First problem is that it is a replacement from autozone the 3rd actually in year and a half. It worked 3 times yesterday when first installed. now is just click. Bushing was replaced and is properly seated. Engine spins by hand freely. I can push start the van and drive it.
>>>> 
>>>> I tried jumping the starter with a screwdriver across terminals clank clink clank no spin. Only click wen trying with the key.
>>>> 
>>>> Was there someone that mention having an extra starter that was good?
>>>> 
>>>> I'm in Delaware this is a 85 tin top
>>>> 
>>>> Frustrating...
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks
>>>> Tony
>>>>

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