went to napa auto parts in burlingame calif///this is what i got

[bigbad4cyl]

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; i paid 239$ plus tax for a marine starter for my volvo ,,,and this is what i got .....i was happy to see it is a bosh and then i saw some of the paint wore of and a couple marks in the screw holes of a couple bolts ,,,,,,,,,,now im wondering if rust will forum were the paint is missing,,,and if this is a marine starter......the number on the side is #1005 823 299,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and in small#125378

 

[jimmythekid]

Re: went to napa auto parts in burlingame calif///this is what i got

not gonna be able to tell lookin at it from the outside

 

[jimmythekid]

Re: went to napa auto parts in burlingame calif///this is what i got

nose cone looks different than on a truck engine, the way it bolts on, truck engines bolt to the engine block, looks like yours bolts to the bell housing, so most likely a marine starter if it is for a GM, or else a very old truck starter

 

[bigbad4cyl]

Re: went to napa auto parts in burlingame calif///this is what i got

what about the poor quality of paint

 

[alcan]

Re: went to napa auto parts in burlingame calif///this is what i got

What about it? If you do not like the job or the color, grab a rattle can of crylon and repaint it.

 

[bigbad4cyl]

Re: went to napa auto parts in burlingame calif///this is what i got

so the paint or lack there of wont cause it to rust

 

[garycinn]

Re: went to napa auto parts in burlingame calif///this is what i got

If it were me, I would take it back -- complaining about the paint, and head as fast as I could to ebay to buy something like this:<br /><br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4515915737&category=50442 <br /><br />and pocket the $100.<br /><br />Here are more starters:<br /><br /> http://search.ebay.com/volvo-marine-starter <br /><br />Even better, support this fine board and buy it from iboats:<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cg...tegory=t&current_category=engine+part>starter

 

[bigbad4cyl]

Re: went to napa auto parts in burlingame calif///this is what i got

http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cg...>volvo&session_id=781047245&*******=393790332

 

[cc lancer]

Re: went to napa auto parts in burlingame calif///this is what i got

Take it back...period<br />Hot saltwater dripped on to the top of the solenoid, and eat the paint off. <br /><br /> and a couple marks in the screw holes of a couple bolts <br /><br />It appears to me this starter was used and brought back....its used, not new. The problem now they may say YOU caused the defects, and are trying to return the starter. Good Luck!!!

 

[Peter J Fraser]

Re: went to napa auto parts in burlingame calif///this is what i got

By the look af that starter is has had a hard life . You should not be expected to accept goods in that condition.<br />Was the box sealed? If so then the starter was likely in that condition when boxed or has sweated badly in storage.<br />I have been 20 plus years in the parts industry. That starter is not somthing I would expect my customer to accept as new.<br />The marine starter has a thin plate with a seal in it between the field housing and the drive end bracket. That is what stops the vapours getting to the brush end of the starter.<br />Regards<br />Peter

 

[KaGee]

Re: went to napa auto parts in burlingame calif///this is what i got

Paint scrape or not.... you got ripped!

 

[bigbad4cyl]

Re: went to napa auto parts in burlingame calif///this is what i got

ya thanks ...a conections loose also ,,,,and it is the wrong starter stuffed in the wrong box...it was sealed with clear tape........my water pump that i ordered came in and it was the wrong water pump in the wrong box also ...........i paid a little extra and went to nappa cause 10 years ago thats what you did ,paid a little extra and went to napa and got the good stuff....................well so far my alternator i ordered looks good from them but it has a sticker on the side ,,made in tiawan ...........................im going to try and avoid napa i think ,,,,although it is nice to be able to go down there and exchange parts with them...i like bosch parts just not in this condition......and it is not to bad a price for that ability to exchange over the counter......

 

[bigbad4cyl]

Re: went to napa auto parts in burlingame calif///this is what i got

peter f from what you can see is this evan a marine starter ....

 

[KaGee]

Re: went to napa auto parts in burlingame calif///this is what i got

BIGBAD...<br /><br />I have an older (early 90's) NAPA Marine parts catalog... all they did was repackage SIERRA parts. They even use the SIERRA part numbers. If my local NAPA was to actually stock this stuff, it may be worth the premium to go and pick up parts from them for the convenience. Since they don't, I order the stuff online. Since I have to wait anyway, might as well look for the best opportunity.

 

[bigbad4cyl]

Re: went to napa auto parts in burlingame calif///this is what i got

ya i have that catalog also [2001],,,its a great help finding the sierra #s that every one uses ...i dont have to pay freight .......and they can get it all ,were some on line parts vendors can only get some .............yea online is the way to go...........but when it comes time to return a 20# starter im glad i dont have to pay freight...down side is most of my 500$ order came in as wrong stuff/used /crap tiawanesse ,,,,,,,,napa has gone down hill in my view..

 

[Darrendude]

Re: went to napa auto parts in burlingame calif///this is what i got

Is there any way to convert a reg. auto starter to a marine starter? Gaskets or seals?

 

[seahorse5]

Re: went to napa auto parts in burlingame calif///this is what i got

For some more marine starter info:<br /><br /> http://www.boatpartsinfo.com/engineparts/starters/

 

[Peter J Fraser]

Re: went to napa auto parts in burlingame calif///this is what i got

Its very hard to tell from the photos that you have posted as the flash has put too much reflection in the image.<br />The seal plate is right next to the black body between it and the drive end housing.<br />It would be only about 1/16" thick but it should be visible to you.<br />All the same I would be asking for another starter or a refund and purchase from either iboats or sierra.<br />Peter

 

[Bondo]

Re: went to napa auto parts in burlingame calif///this is what i got

Well,<br />With the Exception of the Really Lousey Paint Job,<br />I don't See any Problem with the 1 you Have.....<br /><br />As explained above, wether it's a Marine starter or not, it'll need to be taken apart to see....<br /><br />I buy from NAPA to keep a small construction company running, as well as All My boat parts........<br />I'm sorry you're having a Bad Time with them, But My Store takes Very Good Care of Me.......<br /><br />Just a little FYI,<br />If you go to 1 of those cute little "High-Torque" or "Mini" Starters....... They're All the Same......<br />Automotive,...... Marine,.......... All the Same.......

 

[Don S]

Re: went to napa auto parts in burlingame calif///this is what i got

NAPA just doesn't have parts that cross into the marine Volvo 4 cylinder rubber band (Timing belt & OHC) engines. The main NAPA parts guy and the owner of our marine shop are "Family" and they just don't have the right stuff.