Sounds right. On my suburban 1984 diesel I had to replace my lifetime starter very soon after i bought it cant remember but less than 2 yrs . And i dont drive it much. I think its bad again draining my battery.

__________________
What Would Rudolph Do?
1975 300D, 1975 240D, 1985 300SD, 1997 300D, 2005 E320 , 2006 Toyota Prius

New Bosch starters are so expensive!

I am now going to local rebuilders.

I have found Napa rebuilds are also good.

__________________
Strelnik
Invest in America: Buy a Congressman!

1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6

So, I have a back up starter, what do rebuilders charge typically? I might just go the Bosch reman way after all . . . thanks, all good input!