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Old 09-27-2011, 01:27 AM
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Quick starter question

I'm pretty sure I have a shot starter. It has not been cranking up like usual lately and it apparenently died today. Headlights come on good and the dash lights etc...Battery is good. My question is can I change out the starter from under the hood or do I have to get under the car. I have changed one out in this car years ago and I think I did it from the top. I want to avoid paying a towing fee if possible. Its sitting about two miles from home. Any help on this appreciated.

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Old 09-27-2011, 11:30 AM
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Re: Quick starter question

you can take it out from the top if you want. have to do some reaching around but it's not too bad. if you have someone with you you can have them smack the starter with a hammer while you crank it. this usually gets marginal starters to work a few more times so you can drive it home.
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Old 09-27-2011, 03:21 PM
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Re: Quick starter question

If you haven't already, try jumpering the starter solenoid directly from the battery. That will help determine if it's actually the starter or solenoid that's bad, or the circuits leading up to it.
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Old 09-27-2011, 03:34 PM
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Re: Quick starter question

if that doesnt work, i believe its 2 14mm bolts that need to come off,
it is possible to take it off from the top or bottom you'll have to take the intake off though i think and just get by the hoses
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Old 09-27-2011, 03:47 PM
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Re: Quick starter question

Yes, they are both 14mm, and I found it a lot easier to take it out from the top than the bottom, even with a clutch master cyl in the mix.
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