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Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Good reason to do the starter update

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A must do....

I have had Larry's kit for over a year and decided today was the day.



Those starter bolts are a real bear. I fooled around for along time trying to get at them with a socket. I just could not get at them straight enough without causing the socket to slip. The top and bottom you can get to but that middle one just would not work.



I ended up using a 10mm combinatin wrench... . nice and small and easy to get into tight places. But not very much leverage. Like the 12 point socket use the box end which provides a very good hold on the bolts.



A few blows with a hammer on the wrench got all loose. I had a hoist and worked from below. I used a big screwdriver wedged between the starter and the wrech to get the top bolt. A longer wrench (mine was about 5" long) would probably work with out any assistance.



Mine were at least as bad as the pics in the first post. I have never had any hint of problems.



jjw

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Here's one to screw with your head...

Long story short... ... . mine began not starting without several rotations of the ignition. Starter never ran away, just difficult to start. Thought I had the burnt shoe problem. Ordered larry's kit. Before I could get it installed found another solution..... just open one of the doors! Either one is fine. Starts every time without fail. Leave the door(s) closed..... several tries with the key to start (no kidding). No one has been able to explain this one. Probably should replace the shoes and plunger anyway, but it's just too darn cold right now ;) Any thoughts? :confused: Good luck :)
 
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