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Lifespan of original starter? 900 1994

posted by  rstarkie on  Fri Jan 20 09:47 CST 2023
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I bought my daily driver (940t) with 175K in 2008.

I changed the alternator brushes at 253K (8/15) and at that time wondered about the starter brushes. I had a look and they were in great shape.

Today it has 313K and I think if I looked again the brushes would still be fine. As Dave indicated a starter isn't the top of my worry list as a couple of bumps from a mallet or length of 2x4 will get you home a number of times.

What I don't understand is how people neglect their alternators. When they run out of brush they let you down. Today's vehicles rely on a good supply of electrons. Without your battery getting charged while driving you won't get very far (especially at night). Those brushes are relatively easy to replace and they are usually the cause of the alternator not charging.

Randy
EDIT: In case you have a Denso alternator and want to check your brushes:
https://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/ElectricalDensoRebuild.htm
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New Lifespan of original starter? [900][1994]
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