Magneti Marelli starter questions

[philoutch]

Hi Guys,

I'd like to rebuild my Magneti Marelli starter on my 1975 1.8 CS1 US but :

1 - I don't know the model, there is no reference number on it
2 - I don't know where to find rebuild kit



Any hints ?

THX A LOT IN ADVANCE

[85redpini]

Hi
both the marelli branded and the oem fiat starter are the same.

parts diagrams can be found at http://www.spiderroadster.com/93.htm

Thanks

[124JOE]

have you looked into a smaller gear reduction one from allisonautomotive?

[DieselSpider]

Here the solenoid and starter drive both cost about $35 each while the brushes and bearings cost about $5 to $10 each making it so the cost of rebuilding it yourself as long as it does not need to be rewound or have the armature replaced would be around $100 while a factory rebuilt from a local Oreily or Advance Auto Parts store is just $49.99 to $54.99. Have you scoped out what the major auto parts stores in your area can provide?

Lifetime Warranty - $49.99:

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detai ... &ppt=C0330

90 Day Warranty - $54.99:

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/carq ... |L2*15006#

[philoutch]

THX a lot ALL !!!!

[philoutch]

Here the solenoid and starter drive both cost about $35 each while the brushes and bearings cost about $5 to $10 each making it so the cost of rebuilding it yourself as long as it does not need to be rewound or have the armature replaced would be around $100 while a factory rebuilt from a local Oreily or Advance Auto Parts store is just $49.99 to $54.99. Have you scoped out what the major auto parts stores in your area can provide?

Lifetime Warranty - $49.99:

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detai ... &ppt=C0330

90 Day Warranty - $54.99:

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/carq ... |L2*15006#

I am disgusted guys ! I did not find anything less than 200 euros over here ( new or rebuild ) may be they ship to France, I am going to check this option too

[DieselSpider]

Another option is to find a small local shop that rebuilds starter and alternators to see if they can provide you with parts. I just had the alternator go out on mine which uses a more rare Hitachi Diesel Alternator and was able to purchase the parts from a local Auto Electric Shop more quickly than through the big chain stores. I had both my vehicles break down at the same time and the other required an even harder to get special $170 tool that nobody had locally for replacing the $4 seal that had been destroyed by a defective belt. It was cheaper to pay the rebuilder for same day service then to get a rental car.

[baltobernie]

It appears that Fiat Allis has a presence in France. If you have an agricultural machinery dealer nearby, they can probably steer you toward their source for starter/alternator service. Marellli is a supplier to ag equipment, too.

[philoutch]

I finally bought one in US ! I found a company who provides US postale address and then ship to France at reasonable cost in a timely manner, hope this will work ...

THX anyway for you Help !