Roger speaks the truth. I put on a slightly used one on mine. Now I've got my stock one for a rebuild if the one that's on there now lets go. Might as well while it's out. Starter should be easy to swap in the car. Well, a nonturbo car w/ a relocated battery. Sits right there on the tranny. If I were you I'd do the starter since you'll have "stuff" sitting over it.

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