Does anyone know how to install a starter mine is almost dead and needs to be replaced. My car wouldnt start the other day so i took to the shop and they told me i needed a knew distributor and cable and would eventually need a new starter. I just installed the new dis. today.
Basically, you disconnect the battery (just in case). Remove all the bolts that are holding the starter motor (I can’t quite remember, but I think there’s like 2 or 3 long/large bolts). Unplug the connectors that are connected to it…and replace it with the new one. The starter motor should be somewhere under the air-intake/intake manifold area…It’s somewhat hidden, so you gotta look for it. It shouldn’t be very touch to change, other than having to maneuver the motor through all the obstacles of the engine. I took mine out about 2 years ago to repair the contacts. I just jumped in blindly and did it. It took me about 45 mins or so to get it out repair the copper contacts and put it back in.
Look at your brand new/rebuilt starter and look for it under the hood. It’s located on the passenger side, in-line with the fuel filter (however it’s not directly below it). The first thing to do is disconnect the negative battery cable. Second is to start disconnecting the two electrical wiring that hooks into the starter. One is a pull off (I think), and the other is a bolt-in. Third is to unbolt the top bolt, and then unbolt the bottom bolt. You’ll need some long ratchets, metric sockets, and some ratchet/socket extensions. You can - if you like - remove the starter from the bottom, but I’m quite certain you have to remove the lower splash shield for that. You can remove it from the top, however I advise that you watch out for any electrical wiring - and if applicable the AC lines. The wiring can easily break.
Installation is reverse. It might be easier this time to screw the top bolt first (however, do not tighten it). If you can get a torque wrench in their, then all the better - so you can torque the bolts to spec. Re-Install the two wires, connect the negative battery cable. And you’re done.
Good luck,
Oz
Thanks a lot i figured it would be easy, but thought i should ask just in case I got myself into something too hard.