In a message dated 11/13/03 2:18:28 PM Central Standard Time, Michael.Fischer@xxxx writes: > Anyway they were able to rebuilt the starter in a day, cost my > $100 Canadian (so like $70 US) including a new solenoid and drive gear. > No muss, no fuss, and I have my "original" parts still in it. > > Autozone and the like are grocery stores for auto parts, never > hurts to go the the specialty markets for quality. > > Mike > Vin 17106 Agreed! I had my starter overhauled at a local electrical shop and they refurbished it for about $60. looks like new, but mine wasn't DOA when i took it there either. just wanted it tidied up for the next 2 decades. Andy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]