remove / replace starter
05-25-2011, 09:10 PM
Post: #1
remove / replace starter
Anyone can explain how to remove the starter?
The manual says: remove wires and the two bolts that's it. That I figured out myselve already Smile
But... I can not get it out in any direction...

Do I need to remove any other parts? It is touching the E/G mount or heatshield or... so I can not pull it backward enough.

I need to have it replaced before weekend.

Thanks in advance.
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05-25-2011, 09:44 PM
Post: #2
remove / replace starter
I remember, at least that I removed the oilfilter, maybe the oilcooler adaptor, too.
Still wasn´t easy to get it out...
Maybe this helps a little :wink:

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05-25-2011, 11:06 PM
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remove / replace starter
at my gze i removed the exhaust header. and then have clearance to remove the starter.. 2 wires, and 2 bolts, thats it!

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05-25-2011, 11:14 PM
Post: #4
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I undo the wires from the battery, and unclip the 1 wire. Then I remove the heatshield from the starter (a semi pain in the ass). And slide the starter out towards the firewall. Takes some manuevering but can be done.

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05-25-2011, 11:38 PM
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Gtsi-R Wrote:at my gze i removed the exhaust header. and then have clearance to remove the starter.. 2 wires, and 2 bolts, thats it!

That´s by far the easiest option, if you don´t mind spending the bucks on the new gasket Smile

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05-26-2011, 08:12 AM
Post: #6
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easiest and at least for me fastest option is to remove the header from head. I was able to just slide the OEM off the studs to gain more room to remove the starter towards the firewall. But I don't have EGR or the exhaust to gearbox bracket mounted so that's too things less for me to remove.

if you don't have powersteering or aircon I think the path to the front is also quiet convenient if you plan to make an oil/filter change too.

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05-26-2011, 08:22 AM
Post: #7
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OK THanks.
At least I can stop trying to get it out like it is now....

I'll give it a try with the heatshield first. If it doesn't work manifold goes of.

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05-26-2011, 03:00 PM
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assassin10000 Wrote:I undo the wires from the battery, and unclip the 1 wire. Then I remove the heatshield from the starter (a semi pain in the ass). And slide the starter out towards the firewall. Takes some manuevering but can be done.

Andrew

i did his also...
didnt take out any other parts...
easyer to get the stater out, the hard thing was get it back but like assasin said "Takes some manuevering but can be done."
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05-26-2011, 03:52 PM
Post: #9
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All that can be said has been said: but I'll +1 the remove the heatshield solution, as this has worked for me in the past. It's still a hassle, but better than removing the header.

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05-27-2011, 02:30 AM
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assassin10000 Wrote:I undo the wires from the battery, and unclip the 1 wire. Then I remove the heatshield from the starter (a semi pain in the ass). And slide the starter out towards the firewall. Takes some manuevering but can be done.

X2, 15 minutes max to remove, except the heatshield is a PITA to replace, not remove.

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