Recent content by crigo

My understanding of a strut, and evidently Monroe's as well, is an active suspension AND steering component. A strut replaces the need of an upper control arm and includes a bearing for it to rotate as the wheels are turned left to right. A shock only dampens shock, up and down and only has a...

Statistically, I've found that in 100% of cases, things work until the point they break. That being said, in the "START" position, all electrical parts such as lights, radio, etc. shut off so the starter can draw the power it needs. Your problem sounds like your ignition switch is bad. As far as...

Logans, Your buddy is right, the solenoid is built into the starter, but the contacts are serviceable. Once the starter is out, it's only about 10 minutes to clean it up and replace the parts. I would recommend replacing the plunger too, if repair is the path you choose. Mine was pretty well...

This is my first post, but I have been lurking for about 2 months. I had the same problem with my '98 at about 126,000. Conveniently right after I bought it at 125,000. I replaced the contacts and the plunger about 3 weeks ago and it took me about 1:45 from tools out to putting them away. That...