I recently found that my starter had failed because the short ground that runs from the starter body to the solenoid had disintegrated. It looked fine until I started brushing it clean to inspect it, then it fell apart. I bought the van non-running so I don't know if there were any symptoms leading up to it's failure.

Mark K
1986 GL/2WD/4SPD "Old Gold"
1990 Carat/2WD/Auto "Carol"

On Feb 13, 2010, at 3:35 PM, Kevin Plichta wrote:

> My 91 starter not turning. I here the fuel pump come on, there is 12v at the main starter lead and less than 4 at the solenoid when turning the key. When I disconnect the solenoid lead and turn the key there 12v. So under a load is when I think is the problem but what ??  I had the starter tested at a shop and worked. Some history, this past fall the short braided cable between the starter and solenoid was replaced at a shop.  
> Thanks again for your wisdom!!
> Kevin Plichta
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