If you're talking about the strap that I think you mean, it's not a ground strap. It's the main current path from the solenoid into the starter motor. It's made of such thin strands that it can easily corrode so badly that it just falls apart. When that happens, I believe the field coils have to be replaced, which increases the rebuilding cost. We should all protect that cable with some grease or something. Larry A.
On Feb 10, 2008 6:35 PM, Edward Duntz <eduntz@hotmail.com> wrote: > I am considering the suggestions of several list members regarding trying > to disassemble my starter and lube/clean it. But what about the ground strap > that goes from the solenoid to the starter. I think mine is in pretty bad > shape. From what I recall, it's not so easy to replace that because of how > it's held on. I'll also call around to see if anyone rebuilds them in my > area. > > Ed > _________________________________________________________________ > Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. > > http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 |
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