[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Lordblood

There's a loud spinning noise which I believe is the benedix. Does this need to be replaced? Possibly DIY?

Not necessarily; these starters have a bendix drive that is prone to hanging up due to lack of lubrication. Quite often (if this has not been allowed to go on too long and bugger the drive), pulling the starter, cleaning and lubricating (white lithium grease does the trick) the bendix makes it all happy again……………