996 starter replacement

[phillipj]

My starter is dying.. :cursing:

Has anyone had their starter replaced on a 996? How much is a fair price? My mechanic says that the manifold has to be removed to get to the starter. He is quoting me $300 for the part and $300 for labor. Does this seem fair?

Thanks!

Phillipj

[PAULSPEED]

Hi,

I would post this question in the 996 forum. You

will probably get your answer.

Paul

[zegypt]

Why do you need to replace the starter? It was recommended that I replace my starter after it started to make a screeching noise when I started my car (the spring would stick, delaying it from being released for a second or two after starting). I don't remember what they said it would cost to replace it, but it was a lot.

Interestingly, the noise stopped by itself after a while. So if it doesn't hurt the car (it doesn't), and if it doesn't annoy you that much, you might want to wait and see if it stops by itself....

[phillipj]

Why do you need to replace the starter? It was recommended that I replace my starter after it started to make a screeching noise when I started my car (the spring would stick, delaying it from being released for a second or two after starting). I don't remember what they said it would cost to replace it, but it was a lot.

Interestingly, the noise stopped by itself after a while. So if it doesn't hurt the car (it doesn't), and if it doesn't annoy you that much, you might want to wait and see if it stops by itself....

It was the starter. It was making a horrible sound after turning over. The sound started to become more frequent. I had several of my mechanic friends listen to it (they have no agenda). They said that horrible spinning sound could creat havoc if I don't replace it. That sound can eventually break teeth off the gear and reqiure a major repair (thousands!).

I took it to my mechanic (master Porsche mechanic for 17 years). He is always trying to save me money so I know he wasn't lying to me. $340.00 for a new starer (not rebuilt) plus labor plus he threw in a free oil change (less the oil) and fixed a few other minor things for me for no charge. I have had the car for 2 years and this is only the second repair (first was an ignition switch) and I drive it everyday. Hell of a lot more reliable than the BMW's and Benz's I have had.

You can buy a new Bosch starter online for about $250. Porsche wants $570 for theirs and it is made by Bosch lol!!

Hope this is of interest

Take care

Phillipj

Edited January 11, 2007 by phillipj