My starter doesn't crank until I turn the key off and on a few times. Once it clicks in, the starter cranks very nicely...
The "nose" of the solenoid (the end pointing to the front of the car) is loose, can be turned back and forth around its axis in a half circle. I was told a new solenoid is needed.
Question: Can an amateur mechanic remove the old solenoid and put a new one on without taking the starter motor off? Solenoid seems to be held to the starter with a bolt, and is just pushed into the starter, yes, no?
Thanks
Richard M