1974 2.0 - 24Kmiles
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I received the car in late 2018, pulled from a garage in RI. Sat in the garage since 1986/88
The starter in the car was original. We removed near everything in the car, super cleaned and welded, put it all back together, and also bought a new starter. The new starter would not work right - clicked but no turn - so we put the original back in. Ran great.
Then the original started to fail (seemed like the copper wire from solenoid to motor had degenerated so we bought a 3rd. This one would not work so I returned it and got another. It worked great for a month and now this one clicks but the motor does not turn. Had to jump it with a screwdriver. Which though dangerous - works great!
At this point, over 2 years, I have 4 failed starters. One is 46 years old, the others are rebuilt (2) and new 1.
Which way would you go from here?
Another new OEM?
Another rebuilt????
Put a relay in parallel with the Solenoid?
Get the super fancy Porche High Torque starter?
Always park on a hill (facing downhill of course).