Ron E Marx wrote:
>
> I would like at this time to personally thank Fred
> Thomas,T.R.Householder,Randall, Kinderiehrer and every one else on the
> net that gave me there input on the best methods needed to remove my
> starter motor.
You're quite welcome.
> I do have just one more question. From all the
> information I have received from all of you,removing the two nuts and
> bolts that hold in the starter to the engine back plate and flywheel
> housing is all done from underneath the car and from under the bonnet
> (hood).I take this to mean that I do not have to remove any of the seats
> or transmission cover to remove the starter motor from the car. Is this
> correct. Please let me know for sure.
It _can_ be done, I've done it several times. (Dern starter just never
decided to fail at the same time as anything else under the tunnel <g>)
The only hard part is starting the nut on the upper bolt when you put it
back in. That operation is a PITA (pain in the anatomy), and some
people have gone so far as to put a thread insert into the transmission
bellhousing to thread that bolt into. However, I've always succeeded,
with perseverance and duct tape.
Two tricks that help :
1) After putting the upper bolt in place, snug up the lower bolt, so it
holds the starter in position.
2) Use duct tape to fasten the upper nut to a long, flat box-end wrench
(ring spanner ?)
Randall
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