Can you replace a solenoid on a LS starter?

[MidLifer]

The ignition stud on my LQ4 starter was corroded and snapped off when I went to tighten it down. New starters are $150-200 for these engines at the parts store, wondering if the solenoid can be sourced/replaced?

If not, what are folks experience with the budget aftermarket starters like this one?

https://www.amazon.com/Discount-Star...dp/B004T1YSSG/

[dayj1]

Originally Posted by MidLifer

New starters are $150-200 for these engines at the parts store, wondering if the solenoid can be sourced/replaced?

https://www.amazon.com/Starter-Solen.../dp/B014GMQGEQ

[MidLifer]

Originally Posted by dayj1

https://www.amazon.com/Starter-Solen.../dp/B014GMQGEQ

Thanks. But $24 + $14 for a set of star sockets at HF to be able to take it apart, or $59 for a whole new starter. Tough choice....

[dayj1]

Originally Posted by MidLifer

Thanks. But $24 + $14 for a set of star sockets at HF to be able to take it apart, or $59 for a whole new starter. Tough choice....

Understood. If it helps any, regular 12pt sockets will work for taking it apart.

[MidLifer]

Originally Posted by dayj1

Understood. If it helps any, regular 12pt sockets will work for taking it apart.

So I found the solenoid for $18 on ebay, and got the sockets for $10 on Amazon. Those few more bucks in my pocket tipped the balance toward changing out the solenoid. As if it is anything more than a rounding error in this hobby LOL...

Thanks again.

[dec010974]

Check ebay. I found a LSx starter, new, on eBay for $45.89. The reason I haven't bought yet because the the auto parts girl gave me a starter for $105.00. The reason I bought it from the auto parts store because I'm impatient, lifetime warranty, and I can swap it on the fly and not have to wait for a replacement. A week was to long to wait. I'm trying to drive my swap by October 1st. I also paid $55.00 for a lsx water pump. Have you seen the price for a new, water pump lately? Good luck MidLifer.

[truckster]

Originally Posted by MidLifer

So I found the solenoid for $18 on ebay, and got the sockets for $10 on Amazon. Those few more bucks in my pocket tipped the balance toward changing out the solenoid. As if it is anything more than a rounding error in this hobby LOL...

Thanks again.

Come back and let us know how it worked out. I've always replaced solenoids on my old starters and it was no big deal. On my LT1 (95 Z28) the starter was designed to make it nearly impossible to replace the solenoid. I ended up with a budget starter like the one in your original post and so far (6 months later) it's working great. The only problem I had with it was that the posts on the solenoid were reversed (battery connected to inboard post on new starter vs. outboard post on OEM). The cable was long enough and flexible enough that it wasn't really a problem.

[MidLifer]

The star sockets arrived today and I could only get one of the bolts out. The other two are too close to the case. I gave up and went back on eBay and found a new, "open box" starter for $40. Done. I'll sell the solenoid when it arrives, and now I have a set of star sockets!

Originally Posted by truckster

Come back and let us know how it worked out. I've always replaced solenoids on my old starters and it was no big deal. On my LT1 (95 Z28) the starter was designed to make it nearly impossible to replace the solenoid. I ended up with a budget starter like the one in your original post and so far (6 months later) it's working great. The only problem I had with it was that the posts on the solenoid were reversed (battery connected to inboard post on new starter vs. outboard post on OEM). The cable was long enough and flexible enough that it wasn't really a problem.