I am looking at replacing the starter on my 82 300D.

My parts supplier warned me, "It's heavy". So far there is no problem, as long as it's cool. During summertime, the last 2 years I had an increasing number of starting failures.

In short, whenever it was hot or after a lengthy drive, the starter failed to kick in. The solenoid is audible. I've been told the windings are separating under temperature.

So I am looking into replacing it.

I am planning to have the car on jack stands and be lying underneath. Is that too awkward to work this?

I remember handling heavy starters in the past, working overhead in lying positions, the hassle was the cable and the wires.

Any tips?

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