Need Mechanics Opinion On Engine Part

[robb15033]

Can you please provide me a recommendation on a motor starter for the 1996 4.6 4V Cobra?
Quality, ease of installation, and of course function.
Engine is stock.
Thank You,
-Robb

 

[crfrider16]

Probably can't go wrong with a Motorcraft unit, or even just a parts store reman. They should all have some type of warranty I would think.

 

[bumsoil]

o-o-o OREILLYS

 

[ImThatGuy]

I would agree with the above posts. Either a Motorcraft replacement or Oreillys.

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

id stay the hell away from autozone.

 

[bumsoil]

o'reilly AutoZone and Napa have like 60% the same parts in different boxes. (used to work at oreilly)

 

[robb15033]

OK. Thanks. Wanted to know what to stay away from, what works best.
Prices range from $100 to $400
I was told it was very difficult to remove the "third bolt" when getting the old one out.
-There is "stock", "high torque", mini,ect...
*Really wanted to know if a "high torque" version or "mini" cranks over faster or somehow helps engine life or internal parts, just stupid questions in my mind.
Thanks Again

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

stock engine, just put a stock replacement back in. The infamous 3rd bolt can be a pain in the ass, 99% of people do not put it back. I think its mostly having the right combo of extensions and swivel(s) to get it off. The more I get into aftermarket crap the more Im a fan of OEM on a lot of things

 

[SnakeBitten07]

The more I get into aftermarket crap the more Im a fan of OEM on a lot of things

Roger that.

As a former automotive technician and now a mechanical engineer for a major engine OEM, I strongly believe in OEM parts. There's a whole lot that goes into the original parts that aftermarket companies aren't aware of (I know this first hand), even with re-man parts. It's totally worth the money.

 

[robb15033]

OK. Well done, thanks

 

[scottydsntknow]

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1971840&cc=1304479

$57 plus shipping, google a 5% rockauto discount code. Done. The starter is so easy to get to its hilarious. The 3rd bolt is easy, you go in from the front with like 2 ft worth of extensions an a universal. Or you can leave it out, not going to hurt to not put the 3rd bolt back in.

 

[robb15033]

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1971840&cc=1304479

$57 plus shipping, google a 5% rockauto discount code. Done. The starter is so easy to get to its hilarious. The 3rd bolt is easy, you go in from the front with like 2 ft worth of extensions an a universal. Or you can leave it out, not going to hurt to not put the 3rd bolt back in.

Thanks for the effort, I appreciate it!