Replacement radiator arrived. Made in Thailand. All metal though and actually looked like a pretty good radiator. I had it installed today. NO overheating issues at all with the new one installed.

It actually sits back closer to the fan than the factory one did and there is a gap now between the AC evaporator. It also sticks up about a inch or so higher than the old one.

OK No overheating issues at all, BUT my starter issues are rampant. So I went down the ford starter relay fender mount road to attempt a fix. Everything is wired up and complete, but not working.

This is what happens now when you turn the key. The starter spins, but does not engage. I wired the motor side of the new solenoid to the second pole closest to the motor on the old starter mounted solenoid. I read in one of the many threads about this subject that the old solenoid also engages the bendix of the starter motor, and that would be why I get spin and no start.

So what is the fix for this? I could rewire the old solenoid to engage, but if it fails like it has been I have accomplished nothing.

Help please!

Changing the starter. Old one is out. I must say it takes extreme patience, long arms, little fingers, and good flexibility. Hope this one from Oriely's is the last one I EVER have to change.

New Starter is in. Problems resolved for now. I searched a few threads on the starter removal and install. They said get a closed end 14MM ratcheting wrench to do the job. I bought one to try and it was a bust. Those things are too large on the box end to fit in the small crevice that the starter bolts reside on the bell housing. You can only get part of the wrench on the bolt and it will pop off the bolt instantly making you say bad things.

I used a regular box end 14MM wrench. Just had to contort yourself to getting your hand close enough to get that wrench on the bolt heads to loosen and tighten them. It can be done you just cannot see what you are doing. Got to go by touchy feely.