The engine starts normally when cold and will start easily enough when
warm.  However, on a warm start the starter usually lets out a
shrieking noise while it is cranking over.  Bad bendix perhaps?

I'm not sure of the age of the starter and have owned the car for a
little over 5 years.  The car is a 325ic.  The Bentley manual says
that to replace the starter I have to first remove some heater hoses
that are in the way.  It looks like if I drive the car up on some
service ramps first, I can get to things easily enough from below.
Anyone been through this and know the easiest way to remove the
starter?

Thanks,
Christopher