Rohls Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Hi All, I have a 1992 MJ 4.0L 5-speed and the starter is going out.... What's the better starter to purchase? I'm looking for quality...not overly concerned with price... THanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattwheels Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Mean Green Starters are pretty nice from what I've heard, but they're like 300$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Find a local shop that rebuilds them for you on site. You get your old starter back with new parts. No C.R.A.P. (Chinese Replacement Auto Parts). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohls Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Thanks all. What about a powermaster 9004? Claims 180 ft-lbs of torque...can't find any reviews though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 No need to go nuts here. 99% of starter failures on 4.0s are due to leaking oil filter adapter seals saturating the starter anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I just bought a new Delco starter from Amazon for $66. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohls Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 I just bought a new Delco starter from Amazon for $66. Thanks, I just did the same. Seems to be the best option for the stock (low compression) motor. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I just bought a new Delco starter from Amazon for $66. Thanks, I just did the same. Seems to be the best option for the stock (low compression) motor. Thanks again! They're not low compression motors........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattwheels Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I just bought a new Delco starter from Amazon for $66. Thanks, I just did the same. Seems to be the best option for the stock (low compression) motor. Thanks again! They're not low compression motors........ Lower than compared to my BMW i6 :P although I wouldn't exactly say the jeep motor is a high compression motor either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 The 4.0L starter is the same one as used on the 5.9L engine. It's plenty adequate. I just bought a new Delco starter from Amazon for $66. Johnny, how's that Amazon Delco unit? Brand new, remanned, or ? "Offshore" unit? I'm thinking about grabbing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohls Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Got my AC-Delco starter yesterday...it's made in China....made of new parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohls Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 I just bought a new Delco starter from Amazon for $66. Thanks, I just did the same. Seems to be the best option for the stock (low compression) motor. Thanks again! They're not low compression motors........ Sure. I just meant my motor isn't some built-up monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 AC Delco, formerly one of the most respected parts vendors, now made in China too. :shake: Why am I not surprised. I'll pass............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Yeah, brand new made in China. I figure that AC Delco has their QC people over there, so I'm not concerned. But then again, I'm Asian, so what the hell do I care? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Yeah but China isn't there yet Johnny. They are about where Japan and Korea were after WW2. But they are getting better........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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