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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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Starter is dragging

I tried the search function, but i wasn't very successful. My starter has been dragging pretty bad lately. I've made up my mind to replace it. I don't have the time to wait for a rebuild. I have heard bad things about the Duralast starters from Auto Zone. Does anybody have any info on the Ultima / Mitsubishi starters from Kragen? Any info would be appreciated.
Ultima - Starter

Part # : 17578
Line: ULT
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty
  • Remanufactured
  • Mitsubishi
  • 12 Volts
  • Planetary Gear Reduction
  • 3.6 Kw
  • 12 Teeth
 
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 01:17 PM
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Our starters tend to un-bolt them selves, you might want to check to make sure the mounting bolts are tight before replacing the starter.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 01:19 PM
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Will do. Thanks
 
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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Just checked the bolts. They're like a German virgin.Gutenteit
 
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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Lol. Take it to a place and have them bench test it no less than 2 times. You want it to get a lil warm before you get your real awnser. I havent seen any of my Ultima starters come back yet. But I've only been with O'Reilly for about a year. Most my time was with Advance ( 5.5 years ). Both good starters. Just remember to keep your receipt. Cuz w/o that, your warrenty is about as good as a door stop. Duralast are junk IMOP. Dont be affraid to ask for a FD discount as well. Most of the time they will hook ya up. Good luck my friend!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 01:59 PM
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Thanks for the info Dan. looks like I'm going to Kragen.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 01:15 PM
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I got the starter from Kragen. Did the install this morning. Went great. Just that upper bolt was a pain to get to blind. Truck started quick and the CEL went away. happy camper.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 12:15 AM
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Im glad to hear you got taken care of. I hope they hooked ya up with something. Did they bench test your starter?
 
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I didn't even ask them to. When I put the new one on and tested it, the truck started in less than 1/3 the time it usually does. Plus the teeth were showing signs of wear.
 
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