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Old Nov 23, 2019 | 02:41 AM
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Which brand starter?

I'm outfitting my middle aged '02 Taurus with a new starter and need some advice on what brand starter to get. I'm tempted to get this reman Motorcraft, the fourth one down in the orange remanufactured section..

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For $123 that seems reasonable for a OE reman. If not this one I'll probably be going for a reman of another brand so why not go OE?

The other reman options I'm seeing at the car stores are...
Napa brand
Bosch
Denso
Driveworks at Advance
Carquest
Duralast
Valucraft
Ultima
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Should I go with the Motorcraft or one of these? $123 sounds almost too good although I really don't know.

 
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Old Nov 23, 2019 | 06:05 AM
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I'd personally go with the NAPA brand as long as its their brand---they do tend to sell that CarDone crap just to complete with the AutoZone's and Advance Auto cheap prices.

If you can find new that'd be better than anything reman'd---unless you're lucky enough to have an auto electric rebuilder in your area. They can do wonders with good condition OEM starters, alternators etc.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2019 | 02:31 PM
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i do not use store rebuilds. i do business with a local rebuilder up the highway that has been in business for over 60 years.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2019 | 12:35 AM
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You could rebuild it yourself too, if so inclined, and if the logistics line up for you...

If so, try to get an official Motorcraft rebuild kit.
 
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