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Old 04-22-2011, 02:30 AM   #45 (permalink)
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The Toylet - '87 Toyota Supra 350 Chevy V8 / 700R4

In-Durrrr-Oh - '09 TMEC Enduro TMEC 200cc Enduro
90 day: 60.9 mpg (US)

Tem-poo - '86 Ford Tempo GL 4 Door 2.0 Liter Diesel 5 Speed
90 day: 47.52 mpg (US)

Ass Tick - '01 Pontiac Pontiac Aztek GT 5 Door

Green Baby Poop Stain - '01 Pontiac Aztek Aztek Base Model

Black Track - '01 Pontiac Aztek GT
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Think the magnets inside are deteriorate. Took it all apart and turned it over manually with some pliers. Had magnet chunks falling out and lots of rust flake fall out with the case apart.
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Don't know about the diesel specifically, but on all my other Fords the only thing that's ever wrong on a "bad" starter is the brushes are shot. I've gotten new brushes locally for under $20 and the job is pretty simple. I think it's much better than a reman/new/junkyard starter replacement.
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