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WAI 6339N Starter
Reliable Starter for Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac Vehicles
The WAI 6339N starter is engineered to provide dependable starting power for a range of Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models. Designed with a wound wire direct drive and a clockwise rotation, this starter ensures consistent performance and compatibility with specific vehicle applications.
- 12-volt electrical system compatibility
- Wound wire direct drive design for efficient operation
- Delco family starter type
- Power rating of 1.2 kW for reliable starting torque
- Clockwise (right) starter rotation
- 9-tooth pinion gear for precise engagement
- Pad mounting type for secure installation
Technical Details and Design Features
The WAI 6339N starter features a wound wire direct drive design, which enhances durability and starting efficiency by providing a direct mechanical connection between the starter motor and the engine flywheel. This model belongs to the Delco family of starters, known for their robust construction and compatibility with various General Motors vehicles. With a power rating of 1.2 kW, the starter delivers sufficient torque to engage the engine reliably. The clockwise rotation and 9-tooth pinion gear are matched to the specific engine configurations found in select Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models. The pad mounting type ensures a stable and secure fit during installation.
Compatible Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac Models
This starter is compatible with a variety of vehicles, including but not limited to:
- Buick 88, 98, LeSabre, Park Avenue, Riviera, and Skylark
- Chevrolet Lumina APV, Lumina Van, and Trans Sport
- Oldsmobile Achieva, Calais, Cutlass Calais, Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Cruiser, Delta 88, and Silhouette
- Pontiac Bonneville, Grand Am, Reatta, Regal, and Toronado
Common Issues Addressed by the WAI 6339N Starter
- Failure to crank or slow engine turnover
- Intermittent starting problems
- Grinding noises during engine start
- Starter motor overheating or stalling
- Wear-related starter pinion gear damage
Installation Notes and Tips
Ensure the vehicle battery is fully charged before installation. Verify the starter rotation direction and tooth count match the original equipment specifications. The pad mounting type requires proper alignment and secure fastening to avoid starter misalignment. It is recommended to inspect the flywheel teeth for wear or damage during replacement. Professional installation is advised to maintain electrical and mechanical integrity.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
The WAI 6339N starter is manufactured to meet industry standards for electrical and mechanical performance. While specific warranty details are not provided, WAI products typically undergo rigorous quality control to ensure reliability and durability in automotive applications.
| Brand | WAI |
| Part Number | 6339N |
| 12 | 12 |
| Design | Wound wire direct drive |
| Family | Delco |
| Power Rating | 1.2 |
| Starter Rotation | Clockwise (right) |
| Tooth Quantity | 9 |
| Mounting Type | Pad |
This part fits 124 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Buick | LeSabre | N/A | |||
| 1995 | Buick | Park Avenue | N/A | Delco Unit | ||
| 1995 | Buick | Regal | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | DD Starter |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | Lumina APV | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | Lumina Van | N/A | |||
| 1995 | Oldsmobile | 88 | N/A | |||
| 1995 | Oldsmobile | 98 | N/A | |||
| 1995 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | N/A | |||
| 1995 | Pontiac | Bonneville | N/A | |||
| 1995 | Pontiac | Trans Sport | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1994 | Buick | LeSabre | N/A | |||
| 1994 | Buick | Regal | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | DD Starter |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | Lumina APV | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1994 | Oldsmobile | 88 | N/A | |||
| 1994 | Oldsmobile | 98 | N/A | DD Starter | ||
| 1994 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1994 | Pontiac | Bonneville | N/A | DD Starter | ||
| 1994 | Pontiac | Trans Sport | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1993 | Buick | Century | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1993 | Buick | LeSabre | N/A | |||
| 1993 | Buick | Park Avenue | N/A | Delco Unit | ||
| 1993 | Buick | Regal | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | DD Starter |
| 1993 | Buick | Riviera | N/A | |||
| 1993 | Buick | Skylark | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1993 | Chevrolet | Lumina APV | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1993 | Oldsmobile | 88 | N/A | |||
| 1993 | Oldsmobile | 98 | N/A | |||
| 1993 | Oldsmobile | Achieva | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1993 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1993 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | N/A | |||
| 1993 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1993 | Pontiac | Bonneville | N/A | |||
| 1993 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1993 | Pontiac | Trans Sport | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1992 | Buick | Century | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1992 | Buick | LeSabre | N/A | |||
| 1992 | Buick | Park Avenue | N/A | Delco Unit | ||
| 1992 | Buick | Regal | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | DD Starter |
| 1992 | Buick | Riviera | N/A | |||
| 1992 | Buick | Skylark | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1992 | Chevrolet | Lumina APV | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1992 | Oldsmobile | 88 | N/A | |||
| 1992 | Oldsmobile | 98 | N/A | |||
| 1992 | Oldsmobile | Achieva | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1992 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1992 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1992 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1992 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | N/A | |||
| 1992 | Pontiac | Bonneville | N/A | |||
| 1992 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1992 | Pontiac | Trans Sport | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1991 | Buick | Century | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1991 | Buick | LeSabre | N/A | |||
| 1991 | Buick | Park Avenue | N/A | Mitsubishi Unit | ||
| 1991 | Buick | Reatta | N/A | Delco Unit | ||
| 1991 | Buick | Regal | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | DD Starter |
| 1991 | Buick | Riviera | N/A | |||
| 1991 | Buick | Skylark | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1991 | Oldsmobile | 98 | N/A | Gear Reduction Starter | ||
| 1991 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1991 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1991 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1991 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | N/A | |||
| 1991 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | N/A | |||
| 1991 | Pontiac | Bonneville | N/A | |||
| 1990 | Buick | Century | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1990 | Buick | LeSabre | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1990 | Buick | Reatta | N/A | Mitsubishi Unit | ||
| 1990 | Buick | Regal | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | DD Starter |
| 1990 | Buick | Riviera | N/A | Mitsubishi Unit | ||
| 1990 | Buick | Skylark | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1990 | Oldsmobile | 98 | N/A | |||
| 1990 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1990 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1990 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1990 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | N/A | |||
| 1990 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | N/A | Mitsubishi Unit | ||
| 1990 | Pontiac | Bonneville | N/A | |||
| 1989 | Buick | Century | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1989 | Buick | LeSabre | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1989 | Buick | Reatta | N/A | Mitsubishi Unit | ||
| 1989 | Buick | Riviera | N/A | Mitsubishi Unit | ||
| 1989 | Buick | Skylark | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1989 | Oldsmobile | 98 | N/A | |||
| 1989 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1989 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1989 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1989 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | N/A | |||
| 1989 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | N/A | Mitsubishi Unit | ||
| 1989 | Pontiac | Bonneville | N/A | |||
| 1988 | Buick | Century | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1988 | Buick | LeSabre | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1988 | Buick | Reatta | N/A | Mitsubishi Unit | ||
| 1988 | Buick | Riviera | N/A | Mitsubishi Unit | ||
| 1988 | Buick | Skylark | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1988 | Oldsmobile | 98 | N/A | |||
| 1988 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1988 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1988 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1988 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | N/A | |||
| 1988 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | N/A | Mitsubishi Unit | ||
| 1988 | Pontiac | Bonneville | N/A | |||
| 1987 | Buick | Century | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1987 | Buick | LeSabre | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1987 | Buick | Riviera | N/A | Mitsubishi Unit | ||
| 1987 | Buick | Skylark | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1987 | Oldsmobile | 98 | N/A | |||
| 1987 | Oldsmobile | Calais | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1987 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1987 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1987 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | N/A | |||
| 1987 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | N/A | Mitsubishi Unit | ||
| 1987 | Pontiac | Bonneville | N/A | |||
| 1987 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1986 | Buick | Century | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1986 | Buick | LeSabre | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1986 | Buick | Riviera | N/A | Mitsubishi Unit | ||
| 1986 | Oldsmobile | 98 | N/A | |||
| 1986 | Oldsmobile | Calais | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | Std. Unit |
| 1986 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1986 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1986 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | N/A | Mitsubishi Unit | ||
| 1986 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1985 | Oldsmobile | Calais | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | Std. Unit |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.