CONSENT  OF  INDEPENDENT  AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8)  pertaining  to  the Delco Remy America Salaried 401(k) Savings Plan of our
report  dated  October  2,  1998  with  respect  to the financial statements and
schedules  of  the  Delco Remy  America Salaried 401(k) Savings Plan included in
this Annual Report (Form  11-K)  for  the  year  ended  July  31,  1998.

/s/  ERNST  &  YOUNG  LLP

Indianapolis,  Indiana
December  18,  1998