Hi all, I have a 1990 560SEL with a starter that runs when the key is turned, but it only engages the flywheel maybe 1 out of 4 starting attempts. I'm assuming it is the mechanism that pushes the starter gear into the teeth of the flywheel giving me the trouble.

I was going to replace the entire starter, but I saw a "starter drive" for a fraction of a new starter's price on the parts link that is the suspect portion of my starter unit...see the photo attached. Is this something I can replace on the starter motor myself without specialty tools, or would the wiser choice be the entire rebuilt starter unit

Thanks,

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Dave

2002 Audi S6 Avant
1983 300D
1984 300D (sold)
1990 560SEL (sold)