i had this happen, the battery was fine wires where fine
after someone turning the key while i was under the car with a hammer and taping it then it cranked. My solution:
took out starter and inside the bell housing their is a gear that rides a shaft,apply grease
(i used marine grease or any high temp grease ) to shaft then connect a lead for the neg to the battery then connect a lead to the pos (BUT DO NOT CONNECT THE POS TO THE BATTERY only neg)
then tap the pos lead a few times to the battery(HOLD THE STARTER TIGHT IT WILL JUMP) to get the gear greased on the shaft then install the starter back in.

Never had a problem since then

Good call for a sticky solenoid

what is the starter part number please

Forget the GM part. You don't want to pay shipping on that heavy part, and you'll miss out on the core charge. Go to the local parts store, and tell them you need a starter for a 92 SSEi. Get a warranty unit.

so which one do i get



Autolite Pro 9979S
Starter: Reman.
Lifetime Warranty with 24 Month Road Service Find in a store
Ships in 1 day
Weight: 9.7 lbs.
$196.99
$65.00 core



Bosch SR558X
Starter: Reman. Repl.; 3.06 Drive Ratio; Delco Remy System
1 Year Limited Warranty Ships in 2 days
Weight: 12 lbs.
$102.99
$28.00 core



Bosch SR8555X
Starter: Reman. Repl.; 2.84 Drive Ratio
1 Year Limited Warranty Ships in 2 days
Weight: 12 lbs.
$215.99
$55.00 core



Bosch SR8549X
Starter: Reman. Repl.; 2.84 Drive Ratio; Delco Remy System; Can Use {SR8555X}
1 Year Limited Warranty Ships in 2 days
Weight: 12 lbs.
$260.99
$55.00 core



Premium P6431S
Remanufactured; w/Supercharger; Mfr: Delco Remy; Permanent Magnet Planetary Gear Reduction
Lifetime Replacement Warranty Ships in 1 day
Weight: 15 lbs.
$180.49
$55.00 core



Beck/Arnley 1876055
Starter: Reman.; Starter Gauge #261-0168 (set of 3 phenolic gauges) or #261-0167 (steel gauge) is recommended to ensure proper fit; Supercharged
1 Year Limited Warranty Ships in 2 days
Weight: 11 lbs.
$131.99
$60.00 core

You'll need your axle ratio of course, so find that thru the RPO codes, also supercharged, then pick the best one. Bosch isn't the best in these cars but a starter might.

wren which one do you think?

the cheapest one that has a warranty, that's right for a 92 SSEi with your gear ratio.

i think ihave 3.06........so this one

Bosch SR558X
Starter: Reman. Repl.; 3.06 Drive Ratio; Delco Remy System
1 Year Limited Warranty Ships in 2 days
Weight: 12 lbs.
$102.99
$28.00 core

2.97 ratio dont see one on there for that