I am thinking about getting my start rebuilt, and they said the price would be different based on if it is an 8tooth drive or a 10 tooth drive? WTH is that? Someone tell me please Thank you (It's on my 97)

 

get the 10 tooth only !!!


Nick.

 

Ok, cool Thank you.

 

Yeah, the 10 tooth is a much stronger redesigned unit. It will last much longer. If you currently have an 8 tooth don't bother getting it rebuilt.

 

So if I have an 8 tooth, I should go buy a 10 and it will fit? If I have the 8 tooth I need to call and just buy a brand new 10, or can they make an 8 into a 10? I don't know jack crap about starters ...... I know if you hit it with a hammer it will start though. lol

 

I never really understood how a 10 tooth starter would work if the flywheel matched up with the 8. I didn't think any parts stores sell 8 tooth units. There probably won't be any benifit cost wise to getting yours rebuilt. Just go to the parts store. Buy a starter and bring back the old one. Usually you get a core charge back. Kinda like axles.

FYI, in '01 my mom got ripped on a new starter. $322 for a reman'ed unit.