Starter on my Taco was hanging up for a second after it was already running, so I figured the solenoid contacts needed replacing cause it wasn't pulling back right away. Went to get some tools and a jack and after I was all loaded up, the truck wouldn't start. The motor would spin but the Bendix wasn't engaging. Perfect timing, in the pouring rain, no less and I was just about to do it in the warmth of my garage.
Awesome. Bearing that holds the Bendix drive blew apart and separated from the starter motor. Good thing I had a starter ready to go. Since it's sunny today, I'll take the torque converter access cover off to retrieve the balls.