I tried a med torq starter from the local Blue's auto part store. It lasted less than a week. Started doing the same thing the old one did ... I tried everything I knew, and everything the guys at the local mechanic shop knew. Nothing worked! I hated to drop 240.00 on a starter but I ran out of options. It actually FIXED it though. We'll see how long it lasts though. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and laminateing the receipt. :-)