I've noticed that the local AutoZone tests supposedly "new" starters before handing them over to customers. I suppose they, too, have been burned by remanufacturers and try to catch the bad starters and alternators before they go out the door.

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1974 240D "Boldie" 170K.- New timing chain/freshly rebuilt IP/replaced valve seals/injectors/upgraded stereo/new Bilsteins with Yokohamas/fresh paint and rocker panels plus lots of welds.