Bigdar 62 Report post Posted September 11, 2013 There are two starter motors listed for my car, a cheap one (RTX @ £60 ish) and a dearer one (Lucas @ £123 dropping to £81 on return of my old one). Should I just go with the Lucas ? Has anyone used an RTX starter motor before ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted September 11, 2013 Hi biggy what you got twinnie or a v6 or an oil burner? Only if its a v6 I would go for the Lucas as its so hard to get at. Not sure about he other one is it a brand new one or a re manufactured one ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted September 11, 2013 Hi G. It's a 2.0 twinny. Both are new I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted September 11, 2013 If they are new it's a matter of what you want to spend they should both be ok I don't know if the Lucas one will be that much better might be worth asking Smacky what he thinks if he's about . Most of the time I end up buying the cheaper due to budget but they are easier to change on he twinnie . I have very rarely had a problem with the so called lesser parts . Some bits you pay just for the name some are better but any starter should last a good 5 years or more . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 I've ordered the Lucas one now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiffy 99 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 Good ya tight arse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiffy 99 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 Sure your not a northerner dressed up a southerner? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 Is the flat cap blowing my cover ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ_GQV 115 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 it was the pigeons in your shed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 your lucky i've got bats in my belfry :Talking Ear Off: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 I've ordered the Lucas one now think you've got a good price on the lucas one make sure you get your surcharge back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted September 15, 2013 No mater what, I would go for the Lucas, so many RTX starters and alternators have caused me grief that I just don't entertain them now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted September 15, 2013 The Lucas is on its way £81.60 after I return my old one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted September 15, 2013 I've got loads of good 2nd hand ones lying round, if you'd have fancied the 2 hour road trip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites