Starter Install

[marlettpat]

I searched but didnt see anything..... I dont have it yet but i need one very soon. i wanna know if it is relativly easy to install or if i should just go to the dreadedly overpriced LCM dealer....thanks.

Also i will hopefully be doing my first major project soon. im gonna try to install a new alternator since i have no svx right now.....i searched and found a pretty easy how to.....anyone got extra advice?
Thanks
Pat

[lee]

no extra advice....if you've ever changed a starter you won't find the SVX to be any harder....in fact easier than most, you can do it leaning over the fender.

[wawazat??]

if you're interested. Let me know. You could have your's rebuilt while the used one was in it's place. A back-up is a nice thing to have.

Todd

[svx_commuter]

Todd.... Do you have an engine to go with that starter?

To change the starter.....
Put the front of the car up on ramps. It helps the back.
Disconnect the ground wire from the battery.
Move the rubber boot off the wire on the starter.
Remove the 10mm nut. Don't drop it and the washer.
Note how the wires are positioned on the post.
Look at the wire with lock connetor on the starter.
I think the plastic "tang" gets pushed in to release it.
Do not break the connector. It must unlock to come off.
Remove the wire with connector.
Remove the bolt and the nut from the starter. These can be hard to get off if the tranny and the starter have not been out. The nut also holds a ground wire clamp and the engine to the transmission.
Remove the starter.
Put it all back together.
Use a torque wrench for the bolt and nut.

Sometimes starters do not work if the voltage is low. I assume you checked the battery and alternator out? Of course if the starter in question sounds like a bucket of bolts, just ignore this.

[marlettpat]

yeah, sometimes when i go to start it, battery charged and all, it will go *TINK* and not do anything

[wawazat??]

Originally posted by svx_commuter
Todd.... Do you have an engine to go with that starter?

Yes I do John. One engine for each starter I have (one in the car, one on the stand, one in pieces on the shelf)

[benebob]

Marlettpat

Where are you getting the alt? Lancaster Starter and Alt did a GREAT job rebuilding mine for $125. I'd think they could rebuild your starter as well. What exactly is your starter doing? It may not actually be the starter. If you want I can lend a hand some afternoon or evening if you need me to.

[marlettpat]

ok, battery wont hold charge, so i know its alt. there. occasionally i will go to start my car and get a click-ish noise. im pretty sure thats the starter or am i wrong? only way u could help me is if u can get to my house.....i would love the help anytime tho...car is basically stuck at home.
Pat

[lee]

you've pretty much confused me but maybe it's just my reading of your words.

Normally if someone told me the battery wouldn't hold a charge I would say the battery was going/gone bad. The alternator clicking is a symptom of a low battery as well and you may not have to change out the starter.

When it is running do you get the lights that indicate a bad alternator?

Can you jump it and get it running for say 20 minutes, then turn it off and get it to start again?

Can you swap out a known good battery from a friend and see how it works (or get it to an Autozone or equivalent and let them test the system)?

[benebob]

Originally posted by marlettpat
ok, battery wont hold charge, so i know its alt. there. occasionally i will go to start my car and get a click-ish noise. im pretty sure thats the starter or am i wrong? only way u could help me is if u can get to my house.....i would love the help anytime tho...car is basically stuck at home.
Pat

Just PM'd ya marlettpat! Give me a call!