ca18det starter..

ok so i have been doing some research
i am trying to find a starter for a ca18det rwd...

i see some sites say that an 86 pulsar works for it... but then others dont...
then i see that an s12 start with the single cam (ca18et) works
and also CA20E starter from 84-88 200SX works too?

im getting so confused bc half these fourms its just kids saying yes i think and no i think...
and when i feel i find a for sure answer... someone else goes and says no...

idk how much any of you guys know about ca18det swaps or w.e but if you know help would be great...
and if you can post a link if they have a link to buy on bc i am trying to order it asap...

heres what i found...

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read that this one works

idk theres plenty more other links,
its just i have read so much and i dont wanna end up buying the wrong one....

I don't know for sure, but I would imagine it would.

BTW, I think they need to say Nissan 1 more time.

"Your Nissan 200SX starter turns over the engine to start it. If you hear just a "click" sound when you turn the key then your Nissan 200SX starter may be the culprit. If your problem is the Nissan starter then check out our full line of OEM Nissan starters. If you can’t find the Nissan starter you need in our Nissan automotive parts online catalog, please call toll-free at 1-888-267-1845. Lowest everyday prices on every Nissan starter."

haha i was gonna say something about it, but i didnt think anyone would have thought it was as funny as i thought it was... sounds like a slap chop ad haha

This guy did a write up on doing the 200sx starter, but only with the sr20det flywheel and clutch swap. I'm not sure if it will work if you keep the ca's flywheel. So you might wanna do some more research on that. anyway, here's the link so you can read for yourself.

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2 things

a) You have a starter and its bad? or you dont have one and need one

b) I have one, may sell it.

I have a bad starter and need one... lol

traphikcod4 wrote:

I have a bad starter and need one... lol

Ill swing by the shop tm and make sure the one i have.works...ill shoot you a pm

pj if anything couldn't u get it rebuilt? i mean if he doesnt have one for ya lol

True... how much do rebuilds usually run... and idk any shops that do rebuilds >_<

Finiki automotive in madison does it, i can do it if i can find the parts. I kno eric(tobytuned) had his alternator rebuilt in milwuakee but cant remember where, ill ask him and get back to you.

there is a place on 124th street in Butler that does alternators/starters. Liz should know what it's called.

Alright maybe ill just get it rebuilt for the time being...
nick or liz if you figure out the name of theplace text me please

It is on 124th just south of Silver Spring(maybe a 1/4 MI.). They are on the East side of the road with a Neon sign that say they rebuild starters and alternators. Should be really easy to find.

well i just bought a starter from a 89 pulsar nx... specs are the same matches up fine, comes tomorrow around noon, the only thing is the pulsar has a plug on it and my other one didnt...
but i have been reading alot and it says this is the one to use....

so ill let you guys know how this goes

there is a place in burlington called maxxxem rebuilders they did the conversion for my camaros alternator from stock to one wire they also do starters and other things. it only cost me $90 for that.

well i got a new one and when i go to start it it was rubbing on the flywheel like the teeth werent fitting in the flywheel

even tho the starter where %99.9 identical besides that plug when i fixed and one whole wasnt threaded so i had to get a lockin washer and bolt...

so i ordered another one if that dont work, im gonna get it rebuilt...
bc im not push starting my car for the rest of my life lol

ok so i went and exchanged the starter i got for another one, put it in and bam
worked fine the first time... tried numerous times just to make sure and its good...

thanks for everyone who tried helping