Working on another starter, this time for the Explorer. Found invoice, replaced in 07, its warrantied. Advance "Palladium" Brand, I'm sure it is something else now.
Got the occasional "Click" but it would always start the next time. Usually when hot. This starter was positioned by masochists. I was able to get the top bolt out out with a small 1/4" Gearwrench and 13mm(the socket set, awesome must have tool), and a large box end to break the fastener free. You almost have to be double jointed to get around the differential. 10 years ago I did it thru the body, feed a long extension. Both ways suck. Lucky I used anti-sieze on the bolts. I remember when I did it first they were impossible to turn and had some galling. You must pull the starter to access the terminals, so it is critical to know what caused the problem. Will tackle the terminals tomorrow, but they are a bit crusty, not even close to really corroded like the 18 yo MGM I did.
Thing is, if I bring the starter to Advance to test, can I be sure it is good to install? I will check the wiring, but once it is apart the test could be inconclusive because there may or may not have been terminal corrosion. They currently pass basic 12V tests with almost no voltage drop.
Got the occasional "Click" but it would always start the next time. Usually when hot. This starter was positioned by masochists. I was able to get the top bolt out out with a small 1/4" Gearwrench and 13mm(the socket set, awesome must have tool), and a large box end to break the fastener free. You almost have to be double jointed to get around the differential. 10 years ago I did it thru the body, feed a long extension. Both ways suck. Lucky I used anti-sieze on the bolts. I remember when I did it first they were impossible to turn and had some galling. You must pull the starter to access the terminals, so it is critical to know what caused the problem. Will tackle the terminals tomorrow, but they are a bit crusty, not even close to really corroded like the 18 yo MGM I did.
Thing is, if I bring the starter to Advance to test, can I be sure it is good to install? I will check the wiring, but once it is apart the test could be inconclusive because there may or may not have been terminal corrosion. They currently pass basic 12V tests with almost no voltage drop.
