[2002-11-07 07:33 -0500] Roger VanTill (Rvantill@AOL.COM) wrote:
> Those are symptoms of the starter going out, BTDT. The colder it gets, the
> longer it takes to kick it in.
>
> Roger VanTill
> 89 Westy "The Moose Lounge"
> 86 Syncro "HUMMVW"
> 92 Escort "The Turd" (sorry,it runs)

The usual problem is not the starter motor at all, but the solenoid
shaft sticking.  If so, all that's needed is to remove the starter &
solenoid, separate the solenoid from the starter, and clean the shaft.  I
wrote a long and overly-detailed post on how to do it a few years back.

Shops find it more convenient to simply sell you a new $100+ starter +
solenoid, but I prefer the 1-hour free alternative!

        Gary