Gustafson Starter

[MBEARDEN]

It looks like I need the Gustafson starter for my 03 Zetec/Birkin...does anyone know the part # to ask for? I have the yellow top Zetec.

Edited March 8, 2012 by MBEARDEN
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[slomove]

Gustafson normally does not sell direct. But when I asked 2 or 3 years ago he still had some on the shelf with the mounting plate specified by MSI (Woody Harris) and he sold it to me anyway. So I would just ask for the Birkin/MSI version. Maybe he made more in the meantime. I am not aware that there are different versions for ZX1,2,3 but may be wrong.

[MBEARDEN]

I got through to Gustafson today...you are correct...he normally doesn't sell direct but knew exactly what the issue was and had the starter in stock...on the way today.

[MBEARDEN]

I installed a Gustafson starter this weekend on the Zetec....I guess the old starter was weak..the new starter barely has to turn over and the car starts. The starter seems to have a lot more power. I did have to do a little grinding on the starter as it was hitting the bell housing and putting in the top bolt took some work because the solenoid was in the way.

 

All in all a great upgrade. Money well spent.