Thanks stretch. I wouldn't doubt that it's pretty mucked up. It's just the bendix gear that is giving me issues -- regular starter is strong as heck far as I can tell. I figured a good clean would do wonders but the problem is definitely part with whatever lubricant is used since it's only when cold. I don't want to just clean and use a similar lubricant that will have the same result.


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Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth