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$1300.00 to replace a starter ? How much did you pay?
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05-29-2017, 09:18 AM | #67 |
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Very DIY able for under $200.00. You just need a Bosch rebuilt starter & the special craftsman ratchet, which is about $25.00
There is a diy on this forum. http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tech...eplacement.htm http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1058915 https://www.ecstuning.com/b-bosch-pa...FQKnaQoduI8KsA |
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05-29-2017, 11:01 AM | #68 |
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I did a DIY for about $200 on my N52.
I used a Duralast starter from Autozone; replaced in the driveway - took about three hours IIRC. I don't remember needing any special tools; however, that may be model-specific. |
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07-18-2017, 11:07 AM | #69 |
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$883.59 ($443 parts/$400 labor) Northern California prices.
Mine started having trouble starting about a few weeks before it died. I actually thought it was my battery but even a jump from my other car couldn't start it. At 73,492 miles it seemed to die alot sooner than what I read on here. |
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07-18-2017, 10:31 PM | #70 | |
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Even if you don't do your own wrenching, you can still save a ton of money by sourcing your own parts. Example: water pump and thermostat kit with the bolts and a jug of coolant from oembimmerparts was like $480, from my local dealer it was something like $1000. Alternator, $800 from dealer or $325 from fcpeuro (price matched). Idk exact pricing on oil filter housing gasket but that shit cost me $9, but I think it's something like $600 if you have the dealer do the work. However, if it's still under warranty for that item then I'm not touching anything. |
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02-21-2020, 10:47 AM | #72 |
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Old thread but a bump so I will add my voice to the "its labor intensive but EASY" chorus. Did mine on a Friday evening before cleaning up and meeting friends for dinner. Just got to take off a bunch of parts to get to it really (and having a thing angled head socket helps).
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02-21-2020, 11:40 AM | #73 |
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There's a lot of brittle plastic parts in the way of getting to the starter, like as in the PVC system, some people have it replaced while doing this job as a preventive measure because they get clogged, but more importantly because they get broken as they're getting moved out the way. Don't be alarmed if you get an oops from your mechanic.
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02-21-2020, 02:11 PM | #74 |
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Ridiculous, went to advanced auto and bought a starter $150
Local indi installed it for me, charged me like $400 Total $550 or so, i did have the gaskets. car starts with authority every time I hit the button. O and the starter has a lifetime warranty.
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06-03-2020, 04:21 PM | #76 |
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I am planning to replace my intake manifold soon (3SIM upgrade). My 2009 E91 has 85k miles on it. I just replaced the battery due to some longer cranking, which has helped a lot, but somehow I feel I still don't have a quick crank.
So, now I am wondering whether I should replace the starter as preventive maintenance while I have the manifold out or is that not necessary unless I have some sure starter symptoms? i.e. is 85k (no records showing prior replacement) nearing the time they tend to go out? |
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06-03-2020, 05:24 PM | #77 |
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it could quit today or it could last till the end. i have 111k on a 09 original starter but others quit at 75k. naturally parts degrade over time, if a snappy starter means that much then replace it. if a couple hundred bucks is worth piece of mind replace it. the other side is, your starter could last till the end. I have a meter that gives the voltage drop of the starter and time . If the trend starts to go south then i can make an informed decision if i want to preemptive replace it. those aren't the only elements of a healthy starter but it is measurable and predictive.
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06-04-2020, 11:46 AM | #78 | |
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06-04-2020, 11:51 AM | #79 | |
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06-04-2020, 12:00 PM | #80 | |
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Id do it with the intake manifold out because, honestly, that is the job. Once you have that out then its a few minutes to unhook the electrical, remove 3 bolts, swap starters, put 3 new bolts in, hook the wires back up. |
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06-04-2020, 12:00 PM | #81 |
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So maybe not really worth it then to diy if you value you time and labor and must buy tools? Most shops would do it for hoe much you spent on parts and tools, no?
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06-04-2020, 12:04 PM | #82 |
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Mine went in the middle of winter a few years back. With no indoor place to work, it was a no brainer to indy it. If it was a nice summer day I would have done some research on a DIY.
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06-04-2020, 12:05 PM | #83 | |
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I'll just do it while I have access and not have to think about it again. Is there a preference to Valeo or Bosch starters? I've always liked Valeo parts. |
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06-04-2020, 03:36 PM | #84 |
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Valeo and Bosch are both original equipment manufacturers for BMW. Wouldn't really worry about it.
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06-05-2020, 12:27 PM | #85 |
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did mine in a hotel parking lot after it failed 2 states from home.
not a difficult job. follow the pelican guide and pull the manifold. failed with 0 warning at about 135K. literally worked fine half a dozen times that day driving across the country. Stopped at a rest area, dead. not even a click. |
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06-05-2020, 03:13 PM | #86 | |
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06-07-2020, 11:13 PM | #87 |
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I recently had mine done. Starter replaced 2/4/20 $681 127,620 miles
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06-08-2020, 12:36 PM | #88 |
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Had mine Rebuilt locally in San Diego, I think it cost me about $80 plus DIY with a 2 year warranty. Has been on the car for like 4 years now and going strong!
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