Thats very true....
Kev so far I have had good luck with my Reman AC Delco starter( bought a Gear Reduced ).... Been perfect... Last year at this time I smoked my original Direct Drive Starter on my 95 Bonneville... I did not intend to use the Gear Reduced on it, but they will fit any 3800 so on it went... I did the same with the van when it had its original motor and the starter started slugging...
But glad to hear you got it fixed and starting like it should..