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    My solenoid appears to have gone out. The starter spins nicely but does not engage the ring gear. I pulled it and made sure the ring gear is not missing any teeth. I happened to have an old Oldsmobile V8 starter. I measured the bolt holes and they are the same distance apart. The starter gear also seems to be spaced properly from the mounting surface. However, the large hole through the torque converter cover for the starter is too small. Would anyone know if it is possible to enlarge this hole and have the old V8 starter fit the 97 3.8?

    Brian
    Brian<br />Pollock Pines, CA<br />Near Sacramento

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