Starting Problems

[Rev]

That's what my rebuilt starters from AutoZone do when they're on the way out. Mine usually only last a year or two at the best. I do have a lifetime warranty. I'm probably on the 3rd or 4th starter motor now. I do take it out of the car and get them to test it for free. They always give me a new one so I guess I can't bitch too much. Kind a PINTA to have to go through that though. Same deal applies to alternators, every two years or so ..........

Rev

[Elvis]

Well, I'm kind of worried about that. I haven't had the starter off since I installed the headers and I'm not sure if I can get at it. It is really tight in there. I thought it might be the starter cable because there is a 1/2 inch gap at the starter end before the insulation starts and it is really close to the headers. Is it possible that the heat from the headers is causing it to deteriorate? On the other hand, it is a rebuilt Auto Zone starter so maybe my worst fears will come true. How about one of those mini starters I see advertised. Is that worth a shot? Thanks E.

[rwhite65]

Originally Posted by Elvis

Well, I'm kind of worried about that. I haven't had the starter off since I installed the headers and I'm not sure if I can get at it. It is really tight in there. I thought it might be the starter cable because there is a 1/2 inch gap at the starter end before the insulation starts and it is really close to the headers. Is it possible that the heat from the headers is causing it to deteriorate? On the other hand, it is a rebuilt Auto Zone starter so maybe my worst fears will come true. How about one of those mini starters I see advertised. Is that worth a shot? Thanks E.

I started having this problem and decided to avoid it before it got worse. I put on a ford mini starter, off a mid 90's Ford f150. I bought it used a few summers ago from a local junkyard. Never had any issues with it or turning the car over since. I have full length headers in the car, with an AOD to boot. So it is safe to say it was a major affair just removing the old starter. The mini start (about 30-35 bucks) was worth the money just for the space it gave me.
Ryan