Having an issue with the starter on my 06 Tb, 4.2L. Replaced the starter approx. 3 years ago with a reman unit when the factory unit went out. Fast forward to today, I went to start the thing using the tip start. The starter spins but the bendix gear, if that's the correct term would not engage. The motor would spin for its predetermined time and then stop. I gave the starter an old love tap as I have had to do with many old vehicles to free up a stuck unit.
Aside from buying a new starter, is the solenoid serviceable and what would be recommended to grease the bendix drive?
Aside from buying a new starter, is the solenoid serviceable and what would be recommended to grease the bendix drive?