SX/SXi/SXi Pro Aftermarket starters? Worth the saving, or just a headache?

[Ttytwstr19]

So, I'm still trying to clean up some of the salt water corrosion on my recent purchase, when I spy my starter, and say, I should remove that, clean, repaint, and lube it up, etc. Ten minutes later, when I'm pulling the motor so I can take the stator cover off to push out the snapped off oring flange which was once cast on to my starter, I vow, yet again to never buy anything used that has been in salt! Ugh!!!:crazy:

My question, anyone have any insight on aftermarket starters? I imagine that there is a huge difference between a $40 Flea bay unit and a $300 factory unit. What are you guys running when you replace your oe starter when it dies?

Thanks guys!
Jon

 

[Matt_E]

In my experience, used OEM starters are usually better than new aftermarket starters.

 

[Ttytwstr19]

In my experience, used OEM starters are usually better than new aftermarket starters.

I'd tend to go with you on this one. I bought a aftermarket ($32.00 = 1 year replacement warranty)and a real low hour used oe starter as a back up. I guess we'll find out. The aftermarket looks to have decent bearings and seals. - I guess time will tell.

Jon

 

[Freakrider]

In my experience, used OEM starters are usually better than new aftermarket starters.

True Matt generally except for one from my experience. Aqua Torque which says made in Japan.

 

[Ttytwstr19]

It won't be a big deal if the aftermarket starter craps out while I'm standing on shore, but if I have to swim the ski 6 miles back, because the starter dies, my vote will be for the new OE starter!

Jon