starter motor??

[forever17]

For the last few weeks my weekend drive 96 spi auto has struggled starting
This morning turned over 3 or 4 times then nothing
boostered, jumped leaded, and tried a 3 hour charging but still nothing other than the occational click.
earths ok
took starter motor off, little stiff, cleaned WD40 and refitted still nought.
think the starter motors dead??
if so is a manual starter the same for my auto?
any help much appreciated
graham

[forever17]

If it helps anyone else with the same problems as listed above, it was the starter motor.
Fitted a new one now fires up like a rocket on bonfire night!
graham

[(minisniper)]

Thanks for sharing the info I'm sure others will be grateful.