06/05/2024
So, I totally forgot to post a follow-up on my last post until a parent who follows me asked if I was going to be at their child’s school today.
Well, I’m happy to report that I was able to get towed, get a replacement starter, and reinstall the new one all in one day (even though the new starter had a slightly different design that required some research to make sure I wasn’t going to immediately fry it).
It “only” took me about 6 hours, two of which were in the dark and only lit by my phone’s flashlight for the final connections.
Well, it’s out with the old and in with the new! And even though charging a starter is a fluid-less repair, the underside of a 30 year old diesel engine is absolutely filthy. It’s a good thing I wore those gloves!