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2018 Sidekick starter needs replacement ~ Looking for an alternative starter

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My 2018 XG-850-SL starter died yesterday. The old part number from Kubota is E7153-11732 which has been superceed by part # EG881-63010. I am looking for an aftermarket starter because the Kubota retail price for the starter starts at $550 and upwards toward $850.  If anyone has gone down this road before and has found an aftermarket starter ~ please share with me. We own a ranch and this thing is used every single day and is sorely missed when it is down for maintenance.  Kind Regards, ~ Stan

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Follow-up ~ I have found that lightly tapping on the starter with a hammer allows it to start.  We live in a dusty ranch environment so it is likely worn brushes and or dust. I can remove the starter, disassemble, and inspect but would like to have an alternative lined up in case it is basically trashed.  I know dust plays a role in the problem because it exhibits a slight squeek when starting. ugh

 

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Don't tap it as you will break the magnets that are glued in the housing and then you will have junk. Clean it and check for worn out bushings!

                                          BE SAFE,,,JIM

BEEN TRYING TO CROSS NUMBERS FOR TWO DAYS SO FAR!!!!

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On 12/6/2023 at 1:16 PM, JIM C said:

Don't tap it as you will break the magnets that are glued in the housing and then you will have junk. Clean it and check for worn out bushings!

                                          BE SAFE,,,JIM

BEEN TRYING TO CROSS NUMBERS FOR TWO DAYS SO FAR!!!!

As a mechanic thats needlessly replaced many rebuildable starters, DO NOT hit it!

Also check, clean and di-electric all battery, solenoid and ground cables before condemning the starter.

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M. Schueler Newbie

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I have the same year model Sidekick and have experienced this problem-TWICE! And good luck finding an alternative. The problem is the permanent magnets used for the motor field detach from the motor housing and shift around, typically breaking up and binding the rotating element, a.k.a. the armature, producing that irritating screeching sound.  Eventually it will become so bound up that it will not operate at all. If you know how it is possible to replace the magnets but in my experience this is only a temporary fix but the two times I did the replacement, it bought me 4 or 5 months to save up the money for a new starter I just recently purchased the newer part number starter but have yet to install it.  Hopefully Kubota has corrected the problem, hence the new part number

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