Great news that it fixed the problem! Curious question, how did you get the starter out in 20 minutes? I couldn't find a way to wiggle mine out of there which is why I posted about fixing it while it's still in the truck. I've got the 4x4, if yours is 4x2 then maybe that's the difference?

Oops dumb me, I just realized you have the prerunner, so 4x4 is the difference. Great news it comes out so easily, I think on the 4x4 the exhaust has to come out to make room to remove the starter. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" />