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time to replace starter?



Robbie Cotner wrote:
> 
> As of late my starter will just do nothing when I turn the key(~1
> out of every 5 starts).  Repeated whacking of the solenoid with my
> long reach ice scraper will make it start sometimes, and sometimes
> if that doesn't work I shift around the gears and push in the
> clutch, and it eventually starts(could just be coincidence, I don't
> know.... it's weird, sometimes I'll be trying repeatedly with the
> clutch in and it will do nothing, then I release the clutch and it
> starts, and sometimes vis-versa).  Anyway, is there any remedy to
> this problem other than starter replacement?  I suppose I could just
> replace the solenoid?  For anyone who has had this problem, how much
> longer did your starter last?  thanks-
> 
> Rob
> 

Besides the other 'Replace your cables' reply I want you to go check
and if ness. tighten the starter bolts. Might just be loose.  In fact
while your at it loosen them, clean the starter to block metal and
reattach.  Might help.


TBerk