I NEED A RB25DET STARTER!!! HELP

Post by **marcus8789** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:36 am

Ok I have searched for hours and I cannot find a starter number for my rb25det starter . The only number I found on here (nicoclub) was part number 2444514, however when I called my local Napa parts store they couldn't cross match this number . Where can I buy a starter from ? Do u guys have part numbers? and from where? I would prefer to buy from a store oppose from online.

-thanks

Post by **Coolwhip** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:41 am

Marcus, email me Coolwhip(at)tmail(dot)com might be able to help you out.

Post by **REZAZ32** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:05 am

Hey, I have two extra ones. Email me at [email protected] if you still need one. I have a brand new one and a used one. Let me know

Post by **gawdzilla** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:48 am

i think the full NAPA part number is RAY2444514.. as seen here:http://www.napaonline.com/Mast...ndard

looks like they jacked up the prices. i got mine for $45 i think

Post by **marcus8789** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:17 pm

CAN ANYONE CONFIRM THIS PART # FOR A R33 RB25DET STARTER?

NAPA PART # RAY2444514

-THANKS

Post by **Darius** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:38 pm

I don't doubt anything gawdzilla posts. He's on his game! If you aren't sure, just go to NAPA and have them look up the part number and bring it out to you.

Post by **gawdzilla** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:03 pm

marcus8789 wrote:CAN ANYONE CONFIRM THIS PART # FOR A R33 RB25DET STARTER?

NAPA PART # RAY2444514

-THANKS

confirm

Post by **marcus8789** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:27 pm

Thanks for all your help guys

-Marcus

Post by **metalmulishiaS13** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 5:33 pm

I bought one of the Napa Starters and everything bolted up perfect, but still just getting the solenoid clicking. I am still working to see if I am not getting a proper ground to it somewhere. But has anyone had any experience with the starter being bad out of the box?

Website · Post by **USMCgetsome** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:38 am

sounds like a low power voltage battery. It may have juice to power on electrical power but not enough to kick over the starter. the cranking amps. get a jump!

Post by **ANVIL** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 11:05 am

i have seen starts/alternators bad out of the box before.

Post by **dekansnowman** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:46 am

I'm about to test this again today and will have pictures. So far this is my last shot at a cross-reference for an RBstarter. I've read about the late 60s Datsun starters, the 02 Legacy Starters, and both were not even possible. I will show a pic of my old starter and new starter next to each other by getting this part number to show people.

Post by **virus77** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:48 am

got mine from napa, its not an rb25det starter but its the closest thing stateside that I am aware of. comes from a 1968 datsun 311, lol.

napa part numbers, listed under 1968 spl311 with 1.6 4cyl

RAY 2444514 (standard)

RAY 444514 (premium)

Post by **gawdzilla** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:59 am

dekansnowman wrote:I'm about to test this again today and will have pictures. So far this is my last shot at a cross-reference for an RBstarter. I've read about the late 60s Datsun starters, the 02 Legacy Starters, and both were not even possible. I will show a pic of my old starter and new starter next to each other by getting this part number to show people.

i am running the exact starter in the link i posted above, and have been for the past ~2 years. it works for rb25det trans. the solenoid is slightly larger and shifted over a bit, but everything bolts up without issues. buy it and use it. it's fine.

Post by **dekansnowman** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:03 pm

That part number (2444514) is the same for the late 60s Datsun 311? Because I had the guy pull that starter and compared it to mine and the size of everything is different. Solenoid is positioned differently and didn't look to interfere, but the gear that contacts the flywheel was different and the "hump" covering the gear was larger. Will this work without causing issue?

Also, even though it's from Napa could I just look up that 311 and find a starter from anyplace like O'Reilly's or Advance Auto Parts? All different brands of starters should be the same dimensions I assume. If that's the case I'll still go pick one up and compare with pictures. If you're right, and I hope you are, I'll at least put some pictures in this thread to ease other people's minds. Sorry to sound like I doubt you, but I'm sure you understand the frustration for such a simple part. I can find anything else under the sun for this motor but the darn starter with ease.

Ok, well thanks for the response and exact model of car versus just a part number. If I knew the car it came out of I probably could've found this thing alot faster.

Modified by dekansnowman at 7:56 PM 7/21/2009
Modified by dekansnowman at 3:14 AM 7/22/2009

Post by **virus77** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:01 pm

its not the same shape as the original but it fits nicely. The bolt spacing is correct and so is the engagement for the flywheel.

Post by **dekansnowman** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:18 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOZfbHJgz3Y

Post by **xDRFTurR1D3x** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:51 pm

sorry to threadjack but i thought this may help the cause. get all scenarios/ variations in one thread ya know?

wat about rb25 with rb20 trannys? how would you go about sourcing a stateside starter>?

Post by **240sxbobbis** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:22 pm

now what im gonna ask dont inferno it umm that starter i believe willalso work on the rb 20's correct?

Post by **GodsWarriors** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:02 pm

You guys were asking for a picture. This is the a picture of the Datsun starter I bought today for my S14 RB25det Series 1 swap. I gave them this part #2444514 I found on another nico thread. He couldn't find that part# so he crossed referenced it and found this starter part# 16210 Datsun 311. I will b installing it tomorrow I'll take pics too https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=f ... 39744-1&zw

Post by **IronMonkey** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 5:05 pm

I know this is an old thread.... but does anybody know who would carry this starter beside Napa? Its apparently discontinued right now. Thanks

Post by **Darius** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 5:29 am

Sadly, I am looking for a new starter too. I called O'Reilly's and NAPA and neither have it in their regional warehouses. They said they could try to special-order it for me. I think the easiest option might be to simply have the RB starter rebuilt at a local electronics shop.

Post by **robbie2883** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 4:14 pm

i have one i just had rebuilt. i've had 3 rebuilt from the same place for friends and they all work great. let me know if you still need one and i could sell ya the one i just had redone. (i have a napa one on the car right now)

Post by **AZhitman** » Sat Sep 29, 2012 11:00 pm

Looks like Becky's car (RB25 in a S30) is now in need of a starter as well.

Can anyone help?

Post by **gawdzilla** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 7:20 am

Said it above 3 years ago and I'll say it again. I've been running the NAPA starter for over 5 years now. No problems.

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Catal ... 0280396074

Looks like you can still order it. $89.99 + ship/tax.

Also check out the youtube video someone already made and posted to this thread:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOZfbHJgz3Y

BTW it may not be an actual starter problem for some of you. Do some searching on the ignition switch replacement for our cars. the switch wears out and the car will not turn over until after multiple tries. i would only blame the starter if you're getting some mechanical problem sounds. Look to the ignition switch first if it's electrical and obviously not your wiring/batt

Post by **Darius** » Fri Jul 25, 2014 4:22 am

gawdzilla wrote:Said it above 3 years ago and I'll say it again. I've been running the NAPA starter for over 5 years now. No problems.

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Catal ... 0280396074

Looks like you can still order it. $89.99 + ship/tax.

Also check out the youtube video someone already made and posted to this thread:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOZfbHJgz3Y

BTW it may not be an actual starter problem for some of you. Do some searching on the ignition switch replacement for our cars. the switch wears out and the car will not turn over until after multiple tries. i would only blame the starter if you're getting some mechanical problem sounds. Look to the ignition switch first if it's electrical and obviously not your wiring/batt

Bumping an age-old thread here! I sourced one of these NAPA starters and, upon inspection, it has an 8-tooth pinion instead of an 11-tooth pinion that the stock RB starter has. Gawdzilla, did you notice that on yours or did you just install it and have no problems? Do you think it will mesh with the teeth on the flywheel if it has a different number of teeth on the pinion? Besides that, the motor is much larger but the mounting holes and lower part of the casting appear to be of the same dimensions. My fear is that I will install this thing, turn the key, and it will break off a few teeth on the flywheel and make a bad situation worse.

Post by **primedirective** » Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:02 pm

Circuit Sports makes a replacement starter now.

http://www.frsport.com/Circuit-Sports-S ... 57728.html

Post by **Darius** » Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:31 pm

I saw those...They are conveniently priced at 2X market value for similar starters so I was trying to avoid getting bent over. I will probably end up breaking down and shelling out for that starter though. I don't have time to work on this thing anymore.

Post by **Darius** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 6:47 am

GodsWarriors wrote:You guys were asking for a picture. This is the a picture of the Datsun starter I bought today for my S14 RB25det Series 1 swap. I gave them this part #2444514 I found on another nico thread. He couldn't find that part# so he crossed referenced it and found this starter part# 16210 Datsun 311. I will b installing it tomorrow I'll take pics too https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=f ... 39744-1&zw

This is the starter that I purchased as well, but it only has a 9-tooth pinion gear vs an 11-tooth pinion and it is 27.5mm in diameter vs 34 mm in diameter of the stock starter. I am worried that there will be a problem with engagement and it will break teeth off of the flywheel. Can you update on whether this starter worked on your RB or not?

Post by **xracerx972** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 4:19 pm

16210 from oreillys or autozone fits. 70$ lifetime warranty.

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