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starter removal

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93PONY

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hello whats the best way to remove the starter on an 85 2.3 stang? i cant get the top bolt off. any suggestions?
 

Red_LX

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I never had any problems with the top bolt...
 

93PONY

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i cant get to it with anything, i get a wrench on it and have no room to turn it
 

Red_LX

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Hm.

Can't get it with a ratchet and extension? That's what I've always used.
 
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