XJ Cherokee starter motor

[Wally3218]

I purchased a new jaylec starter motor January 14 , fourteen months later I had to replace it , how long should a starter motor last.
The starter motor I took out was full off gunk what would cause this and should these starters be pulled out and cleaned regularly , haven't done any water crossing just a few dusty roads..

[Hamsteh]

Originally Posted by Wally3218

I purchased a new jaylec starter motor January 14 , fourteen months later I had to replace it , how long should a starter motor last.
The starter motor I took out was full off gunk what would cause this and should these starters be pulled out and cleaned regularly , haven't done any water crossing just a few dusty roads.. Attachment 71095Attachment 71096

You're gonna get the same answer from most people, check the oil filter adapter (located above the starter).

The O-rings in it dry up and it leaks oil directly into your starter.

O-Rings are cheap, adapter comes out with a Torx driver.

Quick search should find you the details you need!

[junglejuice]

How long should it last? My Xj, 1995 model, 217,000k's, original starter, untouched....

[Wally3218]

Next job on my list is to change the o rings on the oil filter adaptor

[Roler]

http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoStarterClean.htm

[Richard buttocks]

Give it a clean out and you can buy new brushes in a holder to slap in it
should be good for another 14 months

[Wally3218]

I've put a new starter in the Jeep cost $128 and will clean out the old one for a spare.