[V8] Starter Question

[NicolCS at aol.com]

I'd install a rebuilt starter.  Bosch rebuilds are excellent.  It  sounds 
like you are going to have the work done so, iIf you tell the mechanic to  just 
install a solenoid, it's your nickel if you were wrong - you'll have to pay  
for the whole job over again.  I'd estimate 1 hour for the labor and about  $125 
for the part.  If a ready rebuilt isn't available, your starter can be  
removed and sent to a local rebuilder.  As for the diagnostic: Either your  
solenoid isn't advancing the starter pinion gear far enough or the overrunning  
clutch (in the pinion gear assy) is failing.  A remote third possibility is  a worn 
flywheel ring gear (and oh boy we don't want to go there).
Craig Nicol
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