Anyone in dc va area willing to change a starter?

[Jardine]

Wondering if anyone in the dc va or md area would be willing to change out a starter for me? Would be willing to compensate for time just don't really want to take to a shop as I hear they change way to much to do this task. I would try to do this if I had tools and everything I needed to get it done but I'm out here for only a short time for work. If this is something any of you would be interested in let me know or if you know a good shop that has maybe done if before but won't charge an arm and a leg. This is on an 03 zhp 6speed btw. Thanks.

Tanner

[danewilson77]

I have a feeling you'll receive good news soon.

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[BCS_ZHP]

Tanner,
I'd like to help you out but too tied up at work with proposals right now. Just contacted David Green at Green Motorsport in Springfield, VA (703-229-1313), it's the Indy I use when I don't know how to do something or just don't have the time, he has a young former BMW tech there. David said $238 for the OEM starter and $300 labor. His mechanics like working late, like to 9-10 PM most nights, so he said if you want to do it one evening call them to set that up and let them get the starter ordered ahead of time.
Bruce

[ZHPRegistry.net]

As much as I like to twist wrenches the starter on the E46 is just plain torture... I felt half ashamed having a shop do it... at first.

[ELCID86]

I've never attempted this one. Willing to try... But you may want a shop or a non-virgin.


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[fredo]

I heard that's not an easy one. But, it never failed on me.

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Look at the bright side. At least he's not trying to change the starter on an auto.