With this winter, I am having a hard time with the starter motor. I dropped a new battery in the engine with more cold cranking amps, and the engine turns perfectly. However the starter motor does not seem to be disengaging even after the engine has been on for about 2-3 seconds. It makes a loud, electrical motor "wind-up" noise while the engine is started, and disengages way too late. Sounds like the pinion is sticking, but Im no authority on starters. Is there anything I can do about this, and if the vehicle needs to be raised and inspected, what kind of cost am I looking at here if the motor is going bad?
Thanks
Nick