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JK starter...can the starter solenoid be sealed for water crossing?

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Old 09-27-2014, 05:20 AM
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JK starter...can the solenoid be sealed? I'm on my 3rd in one month, and no my flywheel is fine. The solenoid keeps frying
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Are you getting a brand new one or a rebuilt one? I never thought it made a difference until I went through 4 starters before I got a working one on my explorer.
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Originally Posted by fultonromero12
Are you getting a brand new one or a rebuilt one? I never thought it made a difference until I went through 4 starters before I got a working one on my explorer.
Its from auto zone, not sure if its rebuilt or not
Old 09-27-2014, 09:48 PM
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Slather it in geurilla glue? If that does not water tight it nothing will.



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