Dobbs

Active Member

• Jun 2, 2014

• #1

Evening all,

Read about Powerlite starter motors in one of the landy mags this month. The chap was fitting one to his 90 as they're smaller and more powerful than normal.

Was thinking of upgrading my original 2.5NAD starter to a TDi Starter anyway, but wondered if anyone's tried these Powerlite starters?

Cheers
Dobbs

 

payydg

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• Jun 3, 2014

• #2

I read that article as well. Can't give up any input but I'd like to hear some reviews so 'bump'

 

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lynall

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• Jun 4, 2014

• #3

Are they waterproof?
The **** I have had to clean out of my starters is unreal!

 

Dobbs

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• Jun 4, 2014

• #4

I read it and wondered if it was a genuine article or a subtle advertising trick. Maybe I'm being cynical.

payydg said:

I read that article as well. Can't give up any input but I'd like to hear some reviews so 'bump'

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payydg

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• Jun 4, 2014

• #5

Dobbs said:

I read it and wondered if it was a genuine article or a subtle advertising trick. Maybe I'm being cynical.

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Thats an interesting point. So much of those magazines is just product placement and sponsored articles...

 

Dobbs

Active Member

• Jun 4, 2014

• #6

payydg said:

Thats an interesting point. So much of those magazines is just product placement and sponsored articles...

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Yep. I'm suspicious because a quick google search turns up relatively little chatter about Powerlite. The article's author mentioned that he'd been told about Powerlite from classic car owners, but I'd expect at least a bit of forum banter to show up on google if that were the case.

I'm also suspicious because of the way the items are referred to; too many mentions of company names etc.

And this all from someone who's happily fitting B**tpart door parts.

Fishy fishy. I'm sure Mr P. is reading this too.. so come on, spill the beans.

 

That Kiwi Bloke

New Member

• Feb 8, 2024

• #7

I thought I might wake up this thread to see if there is any more feedback on the Powerlite starter motors. My original one getting slooooowwwwwweeeerr every day

 

Knappster

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• Feb 8, 2024

• #8

Before looking at the starter, make sure the earths and battery are good.

Not heard of this manufacturer before. I’ve got a wasp high torque starter to fit my Tdi.

 

That Kiwi Bloke

New Member

• Feb 8, 2024

• #9

Now you have me thinking... When the engine is cold, even if the day is warmish, it cranks really sluggishly. When its warm tho, it cranks fine and starts almost immediately, so I assume the earths and battery are good.

 

Knappster

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• Feb 8, 2024

• #10

Could be the battery. Worth a check before buying a new starter.

 

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minimole23

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• Feb 9, 2024

• #11

I've used a compact powerlite item on a different vehicle, due to space constraints. 3 years later I have no complaints.

Quite a few aftermarket units seem to be based on OEM cores, just with different mounting plate arrangements to ensure compatibility with whatever they are being bolted too.

 

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Hicap phill

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• Feb 10, 2024

• #12

Knappster said:

Before looking at the starter, make sure the earths and battery are good.

Not heard of this manufacturer before. I’ve got a wasp high torque starter to fit my Tdi.

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Now I don’t remember getting that key ring but it’s not as important as the bottle opener