dying starter

[doubleadesign]

I've noticed that my engine doesn't turn over right away. So, I was wondering if anyone's starter went out:
What were the symtoms?
About what mileage?

anyone know how long I should expect it to last?

thanks!

[Joe_Black]

Starters can fail just about anytime, although the solenoid is the usual culprit. A rebuild is about $30 at a good shop. You can remove it in the morning, drop it off for rebuild and have it back in time for an afternoon re-install. Are you sure it isn't the battery? You can go to an AutoZone, PepBoys or similar and they'll do a free diagnostic. If it's the battery get an Optima Red Top and worry no more! ;Dr;

[doubleadesign]

new battery last December.

[Joe_Black]

If it's not an Optima get it checked anyway, that way they can check your alternator output and also see how much current your starter is drawing.

[Mr. I-MAN]

Any luck finding the problem?

[doubleadesign]

it's not really a problem yet.
i'm just trying to get ahead of it before it really becomes a problem and leaves me stranded somewhere.

[SGT.BATGUANO]

Saw a couple on ebay, but they are listed for trooper etc. and I'm not sure that they are a number for number interchange.