Thanks guys...I'm feeling better about replacing the starter, if I need to.

Also, send me a private message, you with the station wagon, and include a picture if you have one. I just might have a buyer for you.

Get this: The wires running to the alternator (and also connecting to the starter...hmmm) have been split and a fuse run between each of the two major wires. Why the hell would there be a fuse in there. According to my wiring diagram, the alternator doesn't have a fuse. I'm considering taking out the fuses (as the wires to one have almost completely split off) and connecting the wires back together without the fuses in the middle. Any good reason I shouldn't do this???

Thanks, D

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1976 300D 217k...an old car needin some love. (GONE OFF TO RUSTY CAR HEAVEN)

1982 240D probably something like 190,000 miles...was Old Yeller, but I changed the name to Buttercup