so...were can i get a starter???

[DALAZ_68]

so i get in my car and turn the ign, i hear the typical click, but i dont hear any cranking, from what i remember,that usually means starter, i turn the key again, and it finally clicks and i go...

so i need a starter now

from what ive researched the FWD CA18 starter is diff and so is the CA16...the shapes wont clear the plenum reinforcements

so seeing as how im in Los Angeles, whats my best choice...im hoping to find a new/remanufactured one not used, so i wont have to deal with this again

[boost_boy]

so i get in my car and turn the ign, i hear the typical click, but i dont hear any cranking, from what i remember,that usually means starter, i turn the key again, and it finally clicks and i go...

so i need a starter now

from what ive researched the FWD CA18 starter is diff and so is the CA16...the shapes wont clear the plenum reinforcements

so seeing as how im in Los Angeles, whats my best choice...im hoping to find a new/remanufactured one not used, so i wont have to deal with this again

Get it rebuilt or get a 2nd used for insurance and still get yours rebuilt.

Dee

[turbos12]

i think the one from an s12 fits

[slo]

I was thinking about this the other too. My starter is fine but just wondering what I'll do if it went bad....

Is rebuilding the only option?

[DALAZ_68]

i think the one from an s12 fits

huh??? CA20

[The_Chosen_One]

The FWD CA18DE fits just one of the holes isnt thread you'll need to get a long bolt and put a nut. You could probably helicoil the hole.

[turbos12]

I'm not sure about the ca20...but I'm pretty sure the ca18et will fit...the ca20 and ca18et might even use the same starter..but i never owned a ca20 lol so i couldn't tell ya

[RS12Turbo]

S12's starters won't work.....ca20 or ca18, from what I remember reading. I never compared my ca18et starter with my ca-det starter, so I don't know for sure. The flywheels are different though

[DALAZ_68]

screw it ive sourced out a det starter to rebuild

[chausaster]

I'll still put my 2 cents even though this post is pretty much dead. Right now I'm using a s12 starter from an 86 200sx and I haven't had any problems with it. there are 2 styles that they came with a direct drive and offset gear reduction starter. The direct drive is the one I have and it bolts and fits the stock location. No modification needed.

[DALAZ_68]

I'll still put my 2 cents even though this post is pretty much dead. Right now I'm using a s12 starter from an 86 200sx and I haven't had any problems with it. there are 2 styles that they came with a direct drive and offset gear reduction starter. The direct drive is the one I have and it bolts and fits the stock location. No modification needed.

well that tid bit will deffinately help if my source falls thru...i think this should be added to the much important CA info

[RS12Turbo]

I'll still put my 2 cents even though this post is pretty much dead. Right now I'm using a s12 starter from an 86 200sx and I haven't had any problems with it. there are 2 styles that they came with a direct drive and offset gear reduction starter. The direct drive is the one I have and it bolts and fits the stock location. No modification needed.

Ca20 or ca18et? Either way thats good to know. Still weird because I have used both type of starters on my old ca18et.

[athomas08]

I went throught this PITA as well. The part number that will work (because there are about 4 different 1.8 liter nissan engines) is N16900. That is a brand new New Advantage Starter. I think I bought it for about $140-$160 from http://www.overnightautoparts.com or something like that. The money was really worth it considering it took about three other test fits to get the one that worked.

Like what was said before- you need to use a nut on one of the holes that does not come threaded like the stock one.

Good luck if you are going to do a rebuild- my experience shows that no-one is around to do starter rebuilds. If you find one, it will almost be as much money as a new part.

[DALAZ_68]

ill see how it goes and giver u guys a ring...

[chausaster]

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Ca20 or ca18et? Either way thats good to know. Still weird because I have used both type of starters on my old ca18et.

I'm using the one off the CA18ET model

[DALAZ_68]

I went throught this PITA as well. The part number that will work (because there are about 4 different 1.8 liter nissan engines) is N16900. That is a brand new New Advantage Starter. I think I bought it for about $140-$160 from http://www.overnightautoparts.com or something like that. The money was really worth it considering it took about three other test fits to get the one that worked.

^ price dropped and free shipping...i think i know what im buying next...

BTW, when i buy the extended bolt, do i buy an extended bolt for the top bolt or the lower bolt...? length? i dont wanna buy over sized and it not fit...

PS. YES, i didnt get the spare starter a while ago...and im just gonna buy new...

[turbos12]

the starter from an s12 with ca20 def works..im using 1 now....i think it was like 90$ from advanced with a core....and its got lifetime warrenty

[DALAZ_68]

ok...but do i have to do the same thing...long bolt, nut in the rear?

[turbos12]

it bolts right on with the stock bolts