[mr0077]

Well, went out this morning to drive the Cobra to work...hit the starter and ZIIINNNNGGG! Motor no crankie. Went to work, got home and did the simple stuff, still wouldn't crank. Pulled the starter out and (OH MY GOD!) the NOSE (pinion gear) fell out of the housing and went into the bell housing behind the clutch. I'm jumping through my a$$hole by now, thinking about pulling the tunnel, tranny and bell housing for this piece of crap! Got the bright idea to get a flexible shaft magnet from PepBoy, and Voila, pulled it out in less than ten minutes of fishing! Whew!

Anyway, a circlip broke and allowed the pinion shaft to disengage from the drive/reduction gear. This was a McLeod starter, worked fine for 4 years, and I think I can repair it by replacing the pinion shaft (it's a little buggered up anyway) for about $60. Question: What brand starter do you guys like? Should I get another McLeod or a different brand? Or just fix it?