Toyota Trucks: starting troubles -- 1997 Tacoma

Hello,
My 1997 Toyota Tacoma v6 ext cab recently started clicking when I turn
the key. I sometimes have to turn the ignition 10+ times to get my truck
started. By no means am I a mechanic, so that is why I am asking this. To
me the starter is obviously going bad or a part inside the starter is going
bad. What is the cheapest way to get this fixed? Are there any suggestions
that you can give me before I get raped at a mechanic? Is there a
possibility that another part has gone bad causing this?

Thanks for any advise!

I agree, it sounds like the starter contacts. Same problem I had with my 96
T100. The biggest problem is getting the starter out. The dealer can do it
for a little over a $100

Doug

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Doug Stephens
Bear Lake Valley, Idaho

"Roger Brown" <org> wrote in message
newsrg... 
starter. 
another 
turn 
truck 
this. 
assuming its the classic worn copper contacts inside the solenoid: