Starter froozen to fly wheel on cold nights
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Starter froozen to fly wheel on cold nights
Background is I have a 2001 KR 5.4L. My issue is that when it's 20 degF or below over night, my starter will "freeze" and will not turn the fly wheel when I turn the key. I have to get my barrel propane heater out and point the heat at it for a few minutes then it will start right up. I did replace the starter last year and over the winter I've been getting the underbody washed at the local car wash. Is this a normal issue with the starter or is it because my starter is not sealing and keeping the water out? It's a rockauto starter but not sure what brand. I'm considering replacing before next winter so I don't have same issue but looking for some advice on fixing existing starter if I can.
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Well I suspect moisture got into the starter during the underbody wash. I haven't washed it in over a week but still frooze Friday night into Saturday. Is there a known brand starter that is sealed enough to not let in moisture? If so I think I will replace it with that one so I can continue to get the underbody washed regularly during the winter.
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Well I suspect moisture got into the starter during the underbody wash. I haven't washed it in over a week but still frooze Friday night into Saturday. Is there a known brand starter that is sealed enough to not let in moisture? If so I think I will replace it with that one so I can continue to get the underbody washed regularly during the winter.