arkie,

Also, my car with 87,000 miles had the original starter, over 14 years old, and after I replaced the starter it really turns over much faster than before and starts up quick.

Removing the starter is a tight job, but it can be done with a little patience.

Here is what I did to remove the starter from my '93 190E 2.3

1) Removed negative battery cable
2) Jacked up front end
3) Removed left front wheel
4) Turned steering wheel to far right
5) Removed cover/shield from under engine
6) Removed wiring from starter
7) Removed lower starter bolt
8) Removed upper starter bolt (this took longer to do since it was tight and in a tight space).
9) Removed starter by gently turning, twisting, and pulling out. It's tight, but it will come out without removing any other components.

*NOTE* Leave key in ignition and steering unlocked so you can move steering back and forth enough to allow clearance at pitman arm to remove and re-install starter. By doing this, nothing else has to be removed.

Good luck,

Dave

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1993 190E 2.3
2001 SLK230
1971 LS5 (454) Corvette Convertible