But of course the problem is quite intermittent. If it would decide not to crank when I had it up on ramps, I would certainly try that. But of course, being a random failure makes that approach difficult. The starter is on the drivers side and not to far back. I just might be able to tap it with a hammer from the top. I will carry a small hammer in the trunk to see if that could work.

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1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA

2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage,
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