Car is at the shop now. The problem IS the starter. I asked him "is it anything I did" (the system, etc) he said I'm not 100 percent sure, but IMO I think it just went bad on you.

Either way, I have my used starter I bought on ebay from a wrecked 2002 MINI coming in tomorow I believe.

I asked what he thinks about using that, vs a new one.

He said I can bench test it, verify its not locked up, but that doesn't mean its not gonna handle the load when its installed and I start the car.

I think I'm gonna take the chance (given the fact that it bench tests ok) and use that one (cost me 20 bux)

To have the shop buy the starter new, and labor to install it, comes to a total of over 800 dollars.

In general, what are the major steps to removing and installing a new starter? I know the header needs removing, right?

Someone please help me out, so I can make a desision...

Thanks.

 

Use the replacement

" but that doesn't mean its not gonna handle the load when its installed and I start the car."

Heck you can say that about the new one!

 

Major Steps - Starter Replacement
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Disconnect battery.
3. Remove exhaust manifold.
4. Remove starter motor heat shield.
5. Learn how starter wires are routed. Disconnect wires to starter.
6. Remove starter mounting bolts and lift out starter.
7. Installation is the reverse of Removal.

(Did I forget anything, NAM'ers?)

Do you want the bolt tightening torques?

 

Exactly.

Sure I'd feel better about having a brand new one over a 2002 one, but for 20 bux for the used one vs 800 for the new one (including labor)...

 

wow, it says you are in Florida. now if only it happens to be Tampa, that would make my day

 

For all the money you are spending on this car it might be time to break down and spend the 100 bucks or so and BUY A MANUAL.

 

I agree LOL

 

ok i got the header dropped, shields off, etc...

got the top gold colored bolt off of the starter.

HOW DO YOU GET THE LOWER BOLT OFF????

like i cant find the right spot to put the tool to get it off......im one bolt away to getting the broken starter out

 

I dont know what the bolt looks like, but if you have to break down and buy a "universal joint" for your wrench, they are like 10 bucks and can help you out in a tight situation.

Here is a set sears sells.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...et+Accessories

 

I got it off. Car is running fine now lol

 

Not to bad for $20 starter!

 

but in this case the manual is useless. Says the steps listed in one of the posts above, that's it. Has the bolt torques, but no graphics or photos of any type. Maybe they assume that most mechanics have a full toolset?

Matt

 

a bad battery WILL kill your starter . not enough amps will cook the motor .glad it's sorted
.

 

So how'd you get it off? Any tricks? Tried replacing my starter today as I think it is dying a slow death, but had give up and put everything back together for the time being...not so fun.

 

he started this thread almost 3 years ago....