NO AUTOZONE STUFF HERE.these all come from a real parts house, name brand rebuilder.did i mention i dont have to pay for these?thank god, id be BROKE!i sold parts for almost 25 yrs. i can remember being able to buy every part inside a starter piece by piece. ive checked every part under there 2 or 3 times ring gear first. but even if a tooth were missing, it would hit that spot as it turned over. and way before a few weeeks.boys this one has me stumped.i called a friend of mine and told him whats up and he laughed and hung up on me!