bjowett
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The following covers 2008 - 2010 model years, it will likely cover later models too... but there are some part number changes for later model years that I have yet to explore.
I recently received Toyota's superseded tiny starter. Upon pulling it from the box and comparing it to larger and heavier original, well, I knew then and there we all need to know what makes it tick. Could it really be an improved part in a smaller package? A quick breakdown and comparison shows it to be a permanent magnet motor... There are places where such motors may be beneficial (feel free to debate), but my 6000 lb Cruiser is probably not in that category. The series wound original is my choice, and a NEW original Denso part is the name of the game. We can reman this, or substitute that, but when the R&R job is as knee deep in fiddle f*#k as this one is, I'm going all in.
Fortunately, Lexus has decided to continue on supplying the original series wound style starter for their V8 cars (LS 460, IS-F, LC 500), and we can utilize it to build a brand new LC starter. Many of the individual 2.0 KW starter parts cross over to the superior old style Land Cruiser unit. For about $250, the complete brand new made in Japan starter is available right through Lexus USA. Part number is 28100-38021. Both the rear cover and front housing from the original LC starter are required to make this build work. This is due to the 4.6 and 5.0 engines having slightly different bellhousing and heat shield mounts.... and since both ends contain wear parts, new parts might not be a bad idea. Both can be purchased for roughly $70, the part numbers are 28110-38010 and 28130-38010. The solenoid has a slight difference in mounting angle, and while it appears to plug in and bolt up without issue, I'm not planning to keep it.
That leads us to the remaining item here, and that is to find a HD solenoid. While the solenoids of these later starters are superseded, and hopefully more durable, it is the source of the failure, and it needs to be taken care of. My search has commenced.
Right now we are looking at putting out roughly $320, the solenoid will add to that... I'll update when I secure a better unit. Pics asap.
I recently received Toyota's superseded tiny starter. Upon pulling it from the box and comparing it to larger and heavier original, well, I knew then and there we all need to know what makes it tick. Could it really be an improved part in a smaller package? A quick breakdown and comparison shows it to be a permanent magnet motor... There are places where such motors may be beneficial (feel free to debate), but my 6000 lb Cruiser is probably not in that category. The series wound original is my choice, and a NEW original Denso part is the name of the game. We can reman this, or substitute that, but when the R&R job is as knee deep in fiddle f*#k as this one is, I'm going all in.
Fortunately, Lexus has decided to continue on supplying the original series wound style starter for their V8 cars (LS 460, IS-F, LC 500), and we can utilize it to build a brand new LC starter. Many of the individual 2.0 KW starter parts cross over to the superior old style Land Cruiser unit. For about $250, the complete brand new made in Japan starter is available right through Lexus USA. Part number is 28100-38021. Both the rear cover and front housing from the original LC starter are required to make this build work. This is due to the 4.6 and 5.0 engines having slightly different bellhousing and heat shield mounts.... and since both ends contain wear parts, new parts might not be a bad idea. Both can be purchased for roughly $70, the part numbers are 28110-38010 and 28130-38010. The solenoid has a slight difference in mounting angle, and while it appears to plug in and bolt up without issue, I'm not planning to keep it.
That leads us to the remaining item here, and that is to find a HD solenoid. While the solenoids of these later starters are superseded, and hopefully more durable, it is the source of the failure, and it needs to be taken care of. My search has commenced.
Right now we are looking at putting out roughly $320, the solenoid will add to that... I'll update when I secure a better unit. Pics asap.
