Originally Posted by dwightviking1960
Also, the header pipes are pretty close to the starter solenoid and that portion of the battery cable. Could the heat from the header pipes cause the solenoid to not want to perform properly?

YES

Why now? Not before? Don't know. Maybe some change in cooling/air flow/loose headers/motor running hotter/global warming/heat soak

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