New Starter Motor advice
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From: Australia
Car: 1982 Pontiac Trans AM
Engine: 305 (carb)
Transmission: 3 Speed auto
New Starter Motor advice
I have a 1982 Trans Am. 305 with a quadrajet. I can only assume the starter is gone as it is only clicking when I try and turn over. It must be quite old as the when the starter gets hot - it wont engage or sounds sluggish but eventually starts.. What brand starter is a good option as a replacement? I am in Australia.
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From: Washington State
Car: '84 Berlinetta
Engine: ZZ4
Transmission: BTOD stage 3
Axle/Gears: 3.23 posi disc
Re: New Starter Motor advice
Test your battery first. When you hear the clicking noise when starting, it is the starter solenoid/relay trying to transmit power to the starter motor while kicking out the bendix gear, but there is not enough amperage to keep the relay engaged so it kicks out and shuts off rapidly instead. The battery should have 12.5V or higher static charge before trying to start the car.
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