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Subject:Re: Starter problems
From:TCollins
Date:Mon, 30 Jun 2014 00:09:35 -0400

Do you mean the $500 one :)

These had been Bosch ones rebuilt elsewhere. 

> On Jun 29, 2014, at 11:54 PM, Jason <uberhare@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Buy a bosch and be done with it....
> 
> Jason
> 
>> On Jun 29, 2014 11:32 PM, "Tony Collins" <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi Paul
>> What makes you say that?
>> 
>> A little more, I checked the battery. I'm getting 12.3v at the posts. With ignition key at the on position I get the same at the alternator.
>> 
>> Any leads welcomed. Any others with autozone starter experiences? Dealing with that particular store has also been frustrating.
>> 
>> Thanks
>> Tony
>> 
>> On Jun 29, 2014, at 7:00 PM, Paul Freese <freese.paul@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> 
>> > Sounds like a bad ground situation to me.
>> >
>> >
>> > On Sunday, June 29, 2014 2:56 PM, TCollins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> > Hello all,
>> >
>> > I'm having starter problems. First problem is that it is a replacement from autozone the 3rd actually in year and a half. It worked 3 times yesterday when first installed. now is just click. Bushing was replaced and is properly seated. Engine spins by hand freely. I can push start the van and drive it.
>> >
>> > I tried jumping the starter with a screwdriver across terminals clank clink clank no spin. Only click wen trying with the key.
>> >
>> > Was there someone that mention having an extra starter that was good?
>> >
>> > I'm in Delaware this is a 85 tin top
>> >
>> > Frustrating...
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> > Tony
>> >