[urq] Fried starter? Yes indeedie!

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.... there should have been a sheet metal heat shield with that "big fat
Bosch" ... I prefer the skinny reduction gear units from the newer cars
anyway ... it seems that they crank the engine faster ... 

Steve B
San Jose, CA (USA)

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Indeed that was the case. I was unable to find any problem with any
grounds....
Craig...next time you're in the area, you have my services at your disposal!
 
Took the battery to Pep Boys to test it....A-ok.
 
Ordered a rebuilt starter from NAPA, turned the key....nice, instant fire up
within 2 seconds of cranking.
 
FWIW, the starter I replaced was one of them big fat Boschs. I think the
size of the housing places it too close to the exhaust and thes is little if
no room for any type of air flow. 
 
I also bought some heat wrap to cover the new starter, but my hands were
killing me after the starter job so I will hold off on that. 
 
Thanks for all the help!
 
Gary