What's the best starter?

Runnin'OnEmpty · Mar 5, 2017

My 96 has started to drag a bit when starting.
Just bought a new battery, and the cables are
tight with clean terminals. I think I'll just replace
the starter instead of changing brushes.

There are several brands available, including
Bosch. Is Bosch the best?

Thanks in advance.

Ralph77 · Mar 5, 2017

I used a brand new Napa starter on my '00 when it started acting up a little. Guessing been about 3 years now and all is well so far. Figure with a lifetime warranty and the fact that a starter is a 10 minute job seemed the way to go. Was a little pricey though.

Runnin'OnEmpty · Mar 6, 2017

Ralph77 said:
........the fact that a starter is a 10 minute job .......

Good to know. That was going to be my next question.

There's a NAPA near me. I'll go by and see what they
have to offer. Thanks.

Ralph77 · Mar 6, 2017

Looked up what I believe to be the starter for your '96.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NNE4N6273?searchCategory=11.4&searchIndex=App

So much cheaper then mine was. Mine is for '99 and up. You would think they would be the same part #. They ask so many more questions when looking up yours. Went with a 4.0, 4Dr, Sport on the model, and S Code in the vin.

Good Luck.

Johnnie Walker · Mar 6, 2017

Ralph77 said:
Looked up what I believe to be the starter for your '96.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NNE4N6273?searchCategory=11.4&searchIndex=App

So much cheaper then mine was. Mine is for '99 and up. You would think they would be the same part #. They ask so many more questions when looking up yours. Went with a 4.0, 4Dr, Sport on the model, and S Code in the vin.

Good Luck.

The solenoid terminal connection is different. Early ones can be used if you cut and splice a ring terminal.

XJI6191 · Mar 7, 2017

Certainly Bosch is a quality product - but whether it's worth the extra $$'s must be your decision.

As far as I know, year for year, they are all the same - except (as JW suggests) the solenoid connection. Certainly when the one on my '99 failed I fitted the one from my '96 parts car _ I've since changed that for another of uncertain vintage.

What's the best starter?

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Piece of Fish!

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