So I have been having cold start problems for the longest time. Replaced grid heater relays, all the ground and positive wires, new batteries, and what I thought was a decent starter. It was a lifetime warranty starter from O'Reilly. Swapped it once and eventually put the Larry B contacts in it. Still slow cranking. Today I received a Denso starter that I got from amazon and wow what a difference. Turns the engine over instantly and starts right up. Hopefully it lasts a long time. I have had good luck with other parts from O'Reilly so I'm not trying to put them down, only the starters lol.

 

Yep they're a great starter, and the alternators are the same. Both still original on my 96. I'd never replace one with an aftermarket part, they're so simple to just replace the wearing internal parts, then they are good for another ten years.

 

If Denso makes it, it the best available.