I've gone through 2 rebuilt starters in the past year for my 84 300cd.

Replacing them is getting old--not very fun.

Anyone have a recommendation on where i can get the best quality rebuilt starter?

Also, is it just my bad luck, or are there any other reasons they may be failing so quickly on my car?

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instead of a rebuild get a brand new one... mean green starters are pricy but are probably the best aftermarket starter out there...

Personally, I prefer use a local rebuilder shop. (Search: Auto Electric, Electric Motor rewinders, Starter rebuilder/repair)

In my area, they are less expensive than the Mexican rebuilds from AutoZone plus they use higher quality components...and they are real, live, knowlegeable people that can discuss the issue with you!

Oh, they are a lot less expensive than a new part and so far, I have 7 years on my 1st generation rebuilt starter on the 240D...

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Bama1


2008 SLK 280, Firemist Red - "Hurricane"
2001 F150 Lariat 4x4, Black on Black - "Badboy"
1982 240D 4 speed survivor -"Pearl" - Donated to Vietnam Veterans
1962 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 -"Gertrude"

1954 model original owner - ~2.5M
Gray softtop/solid exterior/modified chassis

Have you tried a BOSCH rebuild?

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

I got a starter from here http://*************** so far (six months) so good.

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83 SD

84 CD

Was your heat shield still in place? Heat from the exhaust pipe will kill the starter overtime.

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DJ


84 300D Turbodiesel 190K with 4 speed manual sold in 03/2012

The bosch rebuild is the starter i'm using now & i had a no-name cheap-o before that and I learned my lesson quick.

However, now that the bosch appears to be failing, i wanted to see what my options were.

thanks for all the suggestions so far.

What are the symptoms?

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

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I second the idea of finding a good local rebuilder.

Find the oldest guy on a tractor you can
and ask him where he has his starters rebuilt.

Have Fun !
RichC


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The rebuilts from california perhaps. The vendors that have perfect feedback on ebay. They are doing something right. Eighty dollars including shipping to your front door. No core return. Quite a few members have been using them for alternators.