On 18 Aug 2004 at 18:52, Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM> wrote: > I suppose you could pull the thing back apart and use sealant or RTV to try to > make it watertight, but if its condition is that bad inside, you should probably > just save yourself some frustration and replace the thing. I'm as reluctant to > practice 'replacement mechanics' as the next guy (or gal), but sometimes ya > gotta let it go. If it doesn't have a 'drain hole' in it, there's probably a > good reason (I can think of a couple myself). > > If you really want some feedback on that particular starter and whatever > happened to it, take it apart and post some pics. We all seem to enjoy > looking at the autopsy photos around here. : ) I might just post some pics for fun... ;-) I pulled it apart, and it doesn't look much worse than before - I think the extra water was lingering in the coils and was driven out with the heat. But it appears the solenoid is now the main problem - it pulls fine, but does not trip the power to the starter. The starter itself also runs on its own when power is fed directly to it. Now I must decide between $45 for a solenoid, or $75 for a used started... I suspect the latter would be a wiser choice. -- Shawn Wright http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright ~This message sent by Pegasus Mail, the safe E-Mail alternative~ "Friends don't let friends use Outlook" |
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