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04-09-2008, 09:53 AM

jojo2003

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Changing Starter

OK, I am having to change my starter today. I was wondering if you guys had any tips about this. Is it hard?

04-09-2008, 11:00 AM

Ryan86272

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RE: Changing Starter

Its a Pain to get the 3rd Bolt.. If you have alot of Extensions/Swivels you can do it

There are 2 Visible bolts and the 3rd is at the Top Hidden....

04-09-2008, 11:37 AM

sstang

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RE: Changing Starter

when you get them all out, dont put the top one back in. just leave the bottom and the middle bolts and it will be fine.

04-09-2008, 12:17 PM

35thAnni99GT

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RE: Changing Starter

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ORIGINAL: sstang

when you get them all out, dont put the top one back in. just leave the bottom and the middle bolts and it will be fine.

I always put the 3rd bolt back in. It may be fine for some, but in my head this is a high torque starter motor that has to crank my car and I'm afraid it may start to shear or warp only 2 mounting points, but yeah get yourself a long extension and a swivel. Two you can get at from the bottom the other you may have to reach and get with the extension.