What kind of starter is this on my Renegade V8?, I can I fix it? Options

[914-8]

Battery is fine, but when I try to start it, all I get is a solenoid click. Like maybe it's jammed? Car won't turn over. Push started the car just fine, drove around, parked it and tried to start it, but no dice. Just a click.

This is apparently a Renegage "factory" conversion, done in the mid 90s. What kind of starter is this? Some random dude once told me it is from a Mitsubishi diesel. Correct?

Also, it looks like a separate solenoid on it? Is it replaceable? Can I take it off while the starter is on the car? How do I diagnose the problem?

The starter itself seemed to be working strong, no problem, before today.

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[Twystd1]

Those are ford style front driveshaft pieces for a 4X4. Me thinks those are spicer style universal joints.

They probably have a circlip at each side. Pop the clip (if there is one)

Then press them out half way with a hydraulic press. or beat them out with a hammer using a old socket as the drift.

If you are lucky enough to have a port-A-power. You can press the universals out next to the tranny while in the car.

You can look in most old school GM, ford or Chrysler car manuals if ya need pics. Just look for the driveshaft r&r section.

Or bring the car to me and I will help you.

And we won't adjust the valves. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)

Cheers.

C