Tim- If you're borderline nuts like me, you wash your engine. Maybe alot. I've had problems with Bosch starters getting water in the solenoid and not working when cold. Either it gets a little frosty in the plunger chamber or it washes some oil/gunk laden water into the solenoid chamber and gums things up when cold. Take the solenoid off and buff up the piston and the chamber. I like to use 'Simi-chrome' on the brass liner of the bore to make it sparkle and leave a coat of protectant. Don't lubricate it, leave everything dry. It could also be any of the things you mention. Many of them related to washing the #$%@ engine. I can't help myself, I still wash it off but don't use high-pressure anymore. -dan
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