I am still trouble-shooting my intermittant starting problem.
Last two days, the car has started perfectly. Kinda hard to troubleshoot with no problems.
Anyway, I was looking for where the top bolt comes thru in the engine bay and can't locate it for the life of me. WHat am I missing? Do I need to pull the tin?
if you have a 2.0 its underneath the airbox, mounted directly to the flywheel area in the back, driver side.
actually it doesnt matter what engine you have. it'll be there. its also next to the injector grounds.
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15mm nut in the engine bay on the engine case. If the 15mm fits, you have the correct nut.
What they said....once you find it you'll never forget it..
first starter change took around two hours.
next one took five minutes.
QUOTE (bd1308 @ Nov 13 2005, 07:36 PM) |
first starter change took around two hours. next one took five minutes. |
uh i used a BFH. carried it in my car.
looked like an idiot on the wet ground banging on my car.
happy monday. the bolt goes through from the rear. the bolt head is captured by a notch on the starter. the nut lives on the engine side of the tin.
k
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QUOTE (davep @ Nov 13 2005, 06:56 PM) |
15mm nut in the engine bay on the engine case. If the 15mm fits, you have the correct nut. |
QUOTE (bd1308 @ Nov 13 2005, 10:36 PM) |
first starter change took around two hours. next one took five minutes. |
QUOTE (KaptKaos @ Nov 13 2005, 11:45 PM) |
Gonna carry a small ball peen hammer to tap the solanoid when it doesn't start next time. |
Anybody know of a source for the factory bolt with the "D" shaped head?
Did you check with Pelican? If it's not on the website, call them and ask if they have it.
So access to that bolt is from the bottom, not the top then?
QUOTE (KaptKaos @ Nov 14 2005, 08:13 AM) |
So access to that bolt is from the bottom, not the top then? |
QUOTE (davep @ Nov 14 2005, 08:55 AM) | ||
The nut is accessed from the top, and that is what you have to remove. The bolt is wedged by the starter. Disconnect the battery first, then disconnect the electrical connectors. Then start by removing the upper nut from inside the engine compartment. Then you remove the lower nut from the starter side underneath. Then you can pull the whole starter (and upper bolt) from the transmission. The lower nut is threaded on a stud that is threaded into the transmission. |
QUOTE (KaptKaos @ Nov 15 2005, 01:21 PM) |
Do I need to remove any tin to get at the nut from the top? I looked for it the other day and couldn't locate it. |
remove air cleaner
AH HA!! That's what I am talking about!
Thank you muchly.
Right. So I ordered my compact stater last night, should be here tomorrow.
Any last hints before I lose skin on my knuckles?
QUOTE (KaptKaos @ Nov 17 2005, 11:40 AM) |
Any last hints before I lose skin on my knuckles? |
take a picture of the wires before you take them off of the starter. examine the condition of the wire end terminals after you take the picture.
k
QUOTE (SirAndy @ Nov 17 2005, 11:01 AM) | ||
while you're under there, check the tranny ground-strap ... Andy |
Update: I just finished. Not sure how you guys do that swap in 15 minutes. That damn top nut is a bitch to get at.
Hardest part was getting the nut back on after I put the new starter in. Had the wife come out and hold the bolt for me. Nothing sexier than a woman under a car, but I digress.
Anyway - its done. Sounds very different when starting, but it starts right up.
Thanks to all for your help.
Ha! I just re-installed my starter today, but I was under the car, while my wife threaded the bolt in the engine bay.
i pulled it up for you.
k
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