starter clean up or rebuild

[sdg3205]

Glad that worked out!

When the starter was out i spent a lot of time cleaning the block with brake clean and a wire brush. It looks nice now. The eagle starter sounds a bit nicer too and I like shedding some weight off the back end.

[John U]

I always clean everything while I am doing maintenance. Also makes you alot more familiar with the car!

[David T]

Glad that worked out!

When the starter was out i spent a lot of time cleaning the block with brake clean and a wire brush. It looks nice now. The eagle starter sounds a bit nicer too and I like shedding some weight off the back end.

Brakcleen is very toxic. It should be used sparingly. To clean the block a product like Gunk is better. You should not use a steel wire brush to clean aluminum. Tiny steel particles can imbed themselves into the aluminum and rust.

[sdg3205]

Brakcleen is very toxic. It should be used sparingly. To clean the block a product like Gunk is better. You should not use a steel wire brush to clean aluminum. Tiny steel particles can imbed themselves into the aluminum and rust.

Nope, no rust.

All those solvents are toxic David, that's why they work so well. That's like saying aspartame is better than sugar. Pick your poison.

Ps - I like aspartame.

[David T]

Nope, no rust.

All those solvents are toxic David, that's why they work so well. That's like saying aspartame is better than sugar. Pick your poison.

Ps - I like aspartame.

While it is true they are all dangerous, some are a LOT more dangerous than others. And some are dangerous in different ways. Toluene, Acetone, Lacquer thinner, and MEK are great solvents too, but they are also very dangerous and toxic. Generally you want to use the least toxic stuff you can that works.

[DMCVegas]

Brakcleen is very toxic. It should be used sparingly. To clean the block a product like Gunk is better. You should not use a steel wire brush to clean aluminum. Tiny steel particles can imbed themselves into the aluminum and rust.

Or you could also use the product intended for this specific task. Just make certain that you work in a well ventilated area (outside), wear nitrile gloves, and at least safety goggles.

[John U]

Rebuilt Remy starter has arrived. I am guessing I have to attach a bullet style wire IMG_6690.jpgconnection where the pencil is pointing?

[John U]

Ok I definitely see a difference between both my starters now. How do I wire these up?


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[mluder]

This the one?

https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Quali...3.0+V6+starter

Cheers
Steven

[John U]

This the one?

https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Quali...3.0+V6+starter

Cheers
Steven

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