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Evil_F 02-17-2007 01:37 AM

Any tips on replacing the starter?
 
I will be replacing my starter tomorrow. Just wanting to know any tips if anyone has any.

94gtcoupe 02-17-2007 01:41 AM

RE: Any tips on replacing the starter?
 
it's only2 bolts and like 2 or 3 wires... it takes about 10 min. 5 if you have an air ratchet

89 fox 02-17-2007 01:45 AM

RE: Any tips on replacing the starter?
 
use long extensions to get to the top bolt from the front of the motor

94gtcoupe 02-17-2007 01:48 AM

RE: Any tips on replacing the starter?
 
i just use a 3 or 4 inch extension and a air ratchet... i have done it by hand b4 and it took like 10 min to take it out... it's not that hard, most people try to look for a short cut or an easier way and they end up making it harder on them self.... thats one of the first thing u learn here at school is no not waist time finding an easier way to do things, the first way you see to do it is usualy the fastest

silver91gt 02-17-2007 02:06 AM

RE: Any tips on replacing the starter?
 
make sure you disconnect the battery too.
I usually just take out the bolts and let it down a bit, and then take off the wires, the bolt on my wires was a 3/8

rmodel65 02-17-2007 02:12 AM

RE: Any tips on replacing the starter?
 
the vert was aggravating[:@] but its easy to do and the bolts are metric;)

LTnone 02-17-2007 02:28 AM

RE: Any tips on replacing the starter?
 
Just yank the engine and do it then... worked for me:D

It's easy, no worries

rmodel65 02-17-2007 02:32 AM

RE: Any tips on replacing the starter?
 

ORIGINAL: LTnone

Just yank the engine and do it then... worked for me:D

It's easy, no worries


you cant yank the engine then do it unless u pull the engine and tranny together because the bellhousing has a plate sandwiched inbetween the motor and it the flywheel will hold on to it from one side and the starter bolts from the other so no dice;)

Evil_F 02-17-2007 02:54 AM

RE: Any tips on replacing the starter?
 
TY guys. I hope it is a quick job tomorrow.

94gtcoupe 02-17-2007 03:01 AM

RE: Any tips on replacing the starter?
 
it will be quick, let us know how it goes


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