Funny you mention the starter, I'm on my 2nd reman mini starter. I was just thinking the first one was junk, now this second one was sounding the same before the engine died. Just whining and wouldn't turn the engine over.
Absolutely! I'm really enjoying taking it apart and learning...it's not rocket science, but I sure do have a lot to learn. Wrenchin' on it is ALMOST as much fun as driving it....