buel09

have any of you had problems with your starters or solenoids after they get wet, this is the third starter in a year i had to replace, i think rust and corrosion is the culprit ?, is it some way to stop it from getting wet like electric grease or something. thanks.

4Crawler

iTrader: (3)

What exactly is going out on the starters? I've never had a problem with the stock Denso starter on my '85, I think it is original. Has been under water a more than a few times over the years.

buel09

i open the starter solenoid and it looks like it's ben in the ocean for 7 years, i'll say corrosion is a understatement, water have been coming in a vent on the side and not going out

Burntricer

ive had my starter freeze up on me a couple times, shes all good now, but it was really stuck a couple weeks ago

4Crawler

iTrader: (3)

At least on the OEM (Denso) starters, there is a drain tube on the bottom side of the solenoid to let any water that does get in drain out. If yours has a drain tube, make sure it is not clogged and if no drain, consider getting a used Denso starter from a junkyard and swap that in.

buel09

In the morning i'm dropping by toyota and picking up solenoid contacts