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Can a failing starter be repaired?

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

My 99 996 makes a loud screeching sound for no more than about 1 second max. it does it regardless of temperature, or how little /much, calmly, enthusiastically driven prior to the next time i start the car. I would say it makes the noise 3-4 times out of every 10 startups. I have been advised that it is the starter and that it needs to be replaced. No problem, if it has to be done, i will do it. BUT, can i prolong the life of the starter, or fix it, or do anything at all to eliminate the need to replace it. Or, if anyone else has had this noise, is it something else entirely that can be fixed. All ideas and opinions welcome. Thanx to all in advance. Peter

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Take it to a starter rebuild company, they should be able to rebuild any windings, etc, they're all about the same inside anyway.

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It may just need a bearing or something simple.

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