The starter on my 2009 XP 850 is done, it took in water over the last few months I assume, the waterproofing didnt do its job. Now i'm torn between buying a new starter from Polaris ($500), Or getting mine cleaned and rebuilt ($60-$80).

The problem is, how do I re-seal and water proof my starter once it's been rebuilt? Any Idea's???

 

I'd clean it up and put a rebuild kit in. I did mine last summer and also decided it needed some "waterproofing". Once I had it rebuilt I cleaned the exterior with a scotch pad, paying attention to the seal areas. I used RtV anywhere there was a possible water issue, bolt heads, around the exterior gaskets, face of the starter, recoil cover and pull start handle. No water/starter issues since.

Wenty

 

When you say "IS DONE" what is done?
windings?
bearnings?
brushes?
shaft?
seal?
bendex?
All of these can be cleaned or repaired...........Caper..........

 

What is "RTV"?

 

RTV mean's Room-Temperature-Vulcanizing (RTV) Silicone .

 

Ah ok... i actually bought a product from "Loctite", its called "colour gaurd". You dip the starter into the liquid, and it dries to form a rubberized coating, i hope it works...

 

I don't see one for a XP but you could e-mail them as there prices look very good DB Electrical Starter-Alternator > starter,atv starter,polaris starter,polaris atv starter,2 stroke,250,300,350,400

 

May starter cost $300 and guit working , I took it apart and it was a rusty bush sticking,I clean and lubed it for nothing and its been great since, that was 3 years ago.

 

I agree! I have bought from them for quite a while Great Dealer and Great Prices!!!!

 

Db electric has been good to me over the years,