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anyone changed a starter lately ? #1588264 06/11/06 06:06 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 320 Morgantown,WV S scainerrt OP CEG\'er
OP scainerrt CEG\'er S Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 320 Morgantown,WV	what a pita to try and get to the 2 top bolts that hold the starter in. i had to go to sears to get a couple of different tools(crow's foot,90 degree wrench,swivel socket,etc). i am going to "try" and change the starter on thursday or friday. so has anyone had to change a starter on a 2000 2.5l v6 lately? if so let me know what your secrets are to getting to the 2 bolt's that hold the starter on. 2006 fusion sel 1998 grand prix gtp(wife) 1993 dodge shadow es(winter beater)

Re: anyone changed a starter lately ? #1588265 06/11/06 07:30 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,325 San Diego S ScottK Hard-core CEG\'er
ScottK Hard-core CEG\'er S Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,325 San Diego	Did mine on a 97 V6, manual tranny. The one scary bolt is down on the left (fron of car) side around the temp sender area IIRC. You can only get a small wrench on it, totally blind and if it rounds off your screwed. Also just getting the starter out through the hoses was a pain. That being said it went smooth for me and took about an hour. 97 Contour SE MTX K&N 3530, UR UDP, 19# Injectors, mystery mod, FMS wires, Fordchip.com chip, SVT: TB, Flywheel, clutch, exhaust 04 Grand Caravan SXT

Re: anyone changed a starter lately ? #1588266 06/11/06 07:44 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 299 southwest wisconsin J J3SVT CEG\'er
J3SVT CEG\'er J Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 299 southwest wisconsin	Originally posted by scainerrt: what a pita to try and get to the 2 top bolts that hold the starter in. i had to go to sears to get a couple of different tools(crow's foot,90 degree wrench,swivel socket,etc). i am going to "try" and change the starter on thursday or friday. so has anyone had to change a starter on a 2000 2.5l v6 lately? if so let me know what your secrets are to getting to the 2 bolt's that hold the starter on. had to heat up my bolt, they were pretty well stuck. what a pita. 98' Black SVT Build #1915 of 6535

Re: anyone changed a starter lately ? #1588267 06/11/06 10:07 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,322 San Diego, CA M Marky_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
Marky_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er M Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,322 San Diego, CA	I changed the starter on my '99 SVT a month ago. I searched for hints and "how to" info. before I started. I removed the battery and the intake at the TB to gain access. It was also suggested to use gear wrenches, which really helps. After you remove the bolts be careful as you remove it from the car. This is not a difficult job, just a pita. 1999 Toreador Red SVT, DOB 4/22/99, 2005 Of 2760. "Many posted questions are answered by farm boys"

Re: anyone changed a starter lately ? #1588268 06/13/06 03:01 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 47 Great Falls, Mt. D Dan the rug man New CEG\'er
Dan the rug man New CEG\'er D Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 47 Great Falls, Mt.	Remove the battery & air intake parts to give you work room. Then I drain some of the coolant and remove the hoses. Once the hoses are removed tie them back out of the way. Then the front bolt is very easy to reach. I would recommend a box or closed end wrench. It will save your knuckles and the bolts tend not to round off. reverse for re-install. Fill coolant back up Check for leaks. Have fun. Dan Good Luck Dan 96 SE 2.5 V-6 89 Silverado 4 x 4 with snow plow no rust

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