New bosch starter or rebuild kit for my original?

[clydesdale]

I happen to notice that they have rebuild kit for the original. Should I do that or just get a bosch replacement? Thanks.

[Tom Galloway]

Thats cool that there's a rebuild kit, but, I just got a (Japanese ?) / $100 +/- that works great. It is a bit smaller / lighter than original / easy install / and spins up fast.
TG

[82eye]

I happen to notice that they have rebuild kit for the original. Should I do that or just get a bosch replacement? Thanks.

the kit is a pain mostly. a reman or new is probably more worth your time.

[82eye]

Thats cool that there's a rebuild kit, but, I just got a (Japanese ?) / $100 +/- that works great. It is a bit smaller / lighter than original / easy install / and spins up fast.
TG

waht was the brand ? wish i had known that before going with a bosch reman. the thing weighs a ton.

[Vincenze]

If the repair part is the voltage regulator, go for it.
It doesn't cost much, and its contacts eventually wear out.

You probably won't replace the bearings if they are bad.

[clydesdale]

I would be interested in the Japanese cheaper one as well. I doubt I am going to rebuild this one. With the way things are rusted on this car, I am sure it won't go easy.