My pull start is broken?
do I need to replace the whole motor?

Nope you don't. Just buy a pull start. I'd recommend buying from the manufacture which is at [link]http://www.********.co.uk/[/link] Look under engine parts.

or.... by a drill starter that is 10 times as durable, and about the same price.

Many people have told me to go with a pullstart because theres less to carry and its also a lot easier to tell that your engine is flooded.

ive had enuogh of pull starters. they break. ya.

and putting a drill and attachment in your toolbox isnt a lot. every rc guy should carry one anyway.

part # please... is it also possible to get the back plate only? i alrady have a roto starter...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=380105387002

would the hpi backplate fit?