starter replacement

[disturbdgt]

i was wondering how hard is it gonna be for me to replace my starter, its an 01 gt 5spd. I have a set of bbk long tube headers on, so i know this might make it a bit more difficult to replace the starter. but for those who have long tubes and have had to replace your starter what are some tips and tricks you recommend.

 

[wmburns]

The top starter bolt is difficult to access. What works for me is a 13mm flex socket on a very long extension (24"). Run the extension through the K-member. Put the socket on the top bolt by feel. Have a buddy turn the wrench while you hold the extension.

To re-install, lightly tape the bolt to the socket so that it does not fall off while feeding through the K-member.

I found the first one I did very hard. Now that I can visualize the location, it is actually straight forward (not easy, but not so hard).

 

[bhuff30]

wmburns is exactly right with a stock exhaust. It seems like it would be a lot more work with long tubes though. I would imagine you have to at least unbolt the header from the heads and rest of the exhaust to give enough room to slide the starter out.

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

I took the a/c compressor off my car to get that top bolt. The compressor is just the belt and 4 bolts, you don't have to take the A/C lines off of it. After that, it was a snap with a long extension.

 

[disturbdgt]

ok so what it looks like so far is i just need some extensions, swivels and a lot of patience and then ill be able to take it out

 

[Greenscobie86]

Don't forget to leave that top bolt out when you reinstall the starter.

The 2 bolts hold it on just fine.

 

[flstang65]

Don't forget to leave that top bolt out when you reinstall the starter.

The 2 bolts hold it on just fine.

 

[peepeeskillz]

yea same here after i installed my headers i just left the top bolt out, that bolt got me so mad LOL. starter will be just fine without it

 

[hotstang_46]

good luck man....that sob was practically welded on mine after a few chicago winters in salt. That, was one of the single most frustrating things I've ever done to my car

 

[cooper58d2002]

+ 1 on the 13mm with a bunch of swivels and extensions. I did it by peeping through the front of the K-member and reaching back for my ratchet, while not the most difficult thing i have replaced, It would have been easier with more curse words and a buddy.

Just Curious, How long have you had your Long Tube Headers on, and if they were Coated at all.

 

[flstang65]

My plan of attack was a stubby wrench. Using the box end on the bolt head, I draped a chain over the open and and pulled down on the chain. worked like a charm.