88 4runner needs a starter

fsroad specialist · 05-21-08, 04:22 PM

Hey, I need to buy a starter form my 88 4runner, 22re, I have a quote from TAPrecycling for 50$ shipped but I would like to know if anyone wants to sell me one cheaper, also I would be happy to know of more yota part recyclers in the event that my very experienced 'hell and back' 4runner should continue to part by part deteriorate.
Happy mud n flood season, pete

Hilux · 05-21-08, 05:00 PM

Prepare: this should be moved.

Any 22r and RE will work.

Where are you?

Is there ANY salvage yard near you?

IH8Shipping

LeftCoast · 05-21-08, 05:44 PM

The starter can probably be repaired, as the copper contacts just need to be replaced.

You can get the starter rebuild kit at the stealer (@$30), or go to a car electric shop and get a pair for @ $5. If the starter's already out, you can check the contacts by removing the trapezoidal plate (three screws). One side will be worn way down. If you choose to replace the contacts, make sure to seal the plate with RTV.

Many people prefer the fixed starter to the new after-market starter of lesser quality.

WristPin · 05-21-08, 06:14 PM

gotta buy the copper contacts, and install em..

these starters dont fail.

only have to serviced.

Jukelemon · 05-21-08, 06:33 PM

Yeah or worse scenario is to have an alternator shop rebuild it for 25-30 dollars. There is a show here that cleans and rebuilds them for that. Really a good deal.

2ndGenToyotaFan · 05-22-08, 12:19 AM

Welcome to Mud, where you get good advice whether you want it or not!

KLF · 05-22-08, 06:29 AM

Buy 2 sets of starter contacts. Install one set in your current starter, put the other set in your spare parts box for the next time, you'll probably need them in about 20 years.

05-21-08, 04:22 PM	#1
fsroad specialist IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1	88 4runner needs a starter Hey, I need to buy a starter form my 88 4runner, 22re, I have a quote from TAPrecycling for 50$ shipped but I would like to know if anyone wants to sell me one cheaper, also I would be happy to know of more yota part recyclers in the event that my very experienced 'hell and back' 4runner should continue to part by part deteriorate. Happy mud n flood season, pete

05-21-08, 05:00 PM	#2
Hilux IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Naked at the other end of this... TLCA# 9h9-69 Posts: 572	Prepare: this should be moved. Any 22r and RE will work. Where are you? Is there ANY salvage yard near you? IH8Shipping __________________ I'm too old school, I still hold a phone to my ear... We're just one krappy Diesel away from another 30 years of gas ...the "6.2 Redo" As soon as I figure out how to make a still, I'm going to start making "Bio Gasoline" lets see, corn, sugar...copper pipe...

05-21-08, 05:44 PM	#3
LeftCoast IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Location: I smell Mons Venus! Posts: 193	The starter can probably be repaired, as the copper contacts just need to be replaced. You can get the starter rebuild kit at the stealer (@$30), or go to a car electric shop and get a pair for @ $5. If the starter's already out, you can check the contacts by removing the trapezoidal plate (three screws). One side will be worn way down. If you choose to replace the contacts, make sure to seal the plate with RTV. Many people prefer the fixed starter to the new after-market starter of lesser quality. Last edited by LeftCoast; 05-21-08 at 05:50 PM.

05-21-08, 06:33 PM	#5
Jukelemon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Georgetown, KY Posts: 1,939	Yeah or worse scenario is to have an alternator shop rebuild it for 25-30 dollars. There is a show here that cleans and rebuilds them for that. Really a good deal. __________________ "May you be in heaven a half an hour before the devil knows you're dead" 1992 4x4 PU

05-22-08, 12:19 AM	#6
2ndGenToyotaFan No longer pre-approved... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Yreka, CA TLCA# 13872 Sign Up!!! You know you want to! Posts: 3,160	Welcome to Mud, where you get good advice whether you want it or not! __________________ Jerod The 79-95 Truck/4Runner FAQ 89 4Runner "The James Caird" 01 4Runner, for my Pacific Mountain Cruisers

05-22-08, 06:29 AM	#7
KLF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern NH Posts: 1,589	Buy 2 sets of starter contacts. Install one set in your current starter, put the other set in your spare parts box for the next time, you'll probably need them in about 20 years. __________________ KB1OSF '87 Toyota xcab SR5 - SAS'd, stuff '98 Lexus ES300 '04 Toyota Highlander

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