5.0GXi Starter Replacement

[ejnichol]

Whats a good starter for a 5.0 GXi? I'm seeing 3 that stand out.

DB Electrical cheapest 85.00.... I've read some opinions that they have decent starters. Bought one for my garden tractor and its worked well.

Arco Marine 260.00

OEM VP Leaders Marine 320.00

One I'm replacing sucumbed to full water immersion.

Opinions appreciated. The contortion and time component on R/R this starter is major and don't want to go back in but to install.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Volvo Penta buys starters, mostly Delco or Arco.

I would get a PMGR starter.

 

[ejnichol]

Volvo Penta buys starters, mostly Delco or Arco.

I would get a PMGR starter.

I believe oem is pmgr, smaller than old type.. All the starter found are pmgr I believe.

 

[kenny nunez]

You may need new bolts for the PMGR. Well worth the effort as they also draw less current than the original heavy Delco.

 

[Lou C]

I’ve used ARCO with good results for my starter & alternator. Not the cheapest but good. Make sure to use their knurled bolts & torque to spec. Loose bolts on a Chevy style starter make bad things happen!