It appears the starter dive is sliping if the bendix is enguageing to the flywheel. Probably best to just get a rebuilt, and be done with it.

I don't think there is too much price difference between a rebuilt and work done at a starter place, but you should have some gaurantee at either place.

Bear in mind that some places are using really cheap parts that won't last long.

As a mechanic, I can deal with a bad starter. For those who don't want to, I would get a factory new starter.

My preference would be the 'starter place', but I suppose each local automotive electric shop will differ. Our local shop has been in business for scores of years and stands benind their repairs. The last job I had them do (a gear-reduction unit on a Toyota product) saved me over a hundred dollars compared to rebuilt OTC and much more over a new unit. Our shop uses quality parts, I'd worry more about the over-the-counter rebuilt units.

My experience has been that rebuilt units last a year or two, where the factory original lasted "forever".

In mechanics you have situations where many parts are moving together creating uniform wear throuout. When a part fails, a new part is installed, but with other parts already worn in the system, the new part doesn't seem to last long.

I thought I'd get a NAPA starter because of its "quality", however, the starter failed in one year of normal use. At least Auto Zone has/had a lifetime guarantee, but really, who needs a failed starter and always at the worst time.

I don't follow my own advice about a dealer item, but I have 35 years of dealing with unexpected failures. If you don't want or need that, buy from the dealer.

Not to be argumentative, just a differing point of view: My experience has been that properly rebuilt starter / alternator units last as long as the factory originals. Where worn gears mesh new ones, worn sprockets mesh new chains, or worn shafts ride in new bearings I can see baymee's point. Starters do not typically suffer from worn shafts and often just need a new solenoid or brushes.

i checked the bad starter with battery cabbles and seen it would just spin and not pop out .so thats why it woudnt turn the engine .went to a junk yard and got one 2 years old for 30 loonies.works fantastic.thanks for all your input

I didn't think of the junkyard, but that was probably the best choice; getting a factory starter 2 years old.