hitmanpty

Iam going to try to remove my 1986 vette starter motor on saturday.
I just dont know the best way to doit.

dont know if better to go from the top of engine bay. or under the car.

like to know if I can enconter any special dificulties in the middle of the job, or something I sure know about before start.

if any body had done this before. and can give me some pointer, to make the job easy. I would appreciate if you can give me some directions to take

thanks

kimmer

A ten year old can do it. Only hard part for me was getting it past the fuel lines just take your time. You'd have to be on crack to take it out through the top.

hitmanpty

ok thanks that is what I wanted to know.

the think is some times I set out to do a job that look simple , but when you go into. you enconter problems, or some time you need special tool to finish the job, or something you did not imagine .

just want to make sure is a regular job

thank you

DanZ51

I think it was the 4+3 OD cooler lines that ran in the way. But you can still work around them, just have to spin the starter around after you get it unbolted to get it OUT. Don't forget to disconnect your battery + cable, first. Unless you like welding with wrenches

JackDidley

On my 86 the ATF lines were in the way but I squeezed it past them. Gravity helps when removing it. You have to work a bit to get past them going back in but it can be done. If replacing, I recommend going back in with a mini starter to make it easy.

WW7

I have actually seen someone do this..I heard screaming, and saw sparks flying, and this guy came from under the car with a look of terror on his face.....Ahhh, Good times.......WW

pcolt94

It is a tight fit and does not look like it will come out. But once disconnected it will pass thru.

Installation is doable with with a little time.

PLRX

I guess hitmanty is 9 years old.

kimmer

They are the trans lines.

hitmanpty

Like to thank you all for all the help and tips. I will report back after the job on saturday. I will try to take some pics.

WW7

May the force be with you........WW

kimmer

It's a good thought but I don't think we need the pics, there's only 2 bolts and 2 power connections to remove.

hitmanpty

I just saying. because I like to see pics on the forum.an I supost the rest of people here like it too. also if I do the job right. some other person can use this post as referance, or DIY.

But if no one want to see pics. them is ok . I will not post pics.

Marv02

It is not a hard job as long you dont have full lenght headers if you do it's can be a pain you have to remove the header to get the starter out.

hitmanpty

I have no header

black88z51

make sure you secure the car safely on jack stands first. disconnect the battery. remove the power connections and the mounting bolts. you may encounter some mounting bolts that are very tight and tuff to turn. If you don't put the new one in right you'll have all kinds of problems with starting.

Marv02

If your Starter has Spacers count them as they come out and put them back in the same way.

But It best to measure the gap between the starter and the Flex Plate or Flywheel if it a Manual Trans.

The paper clip works Is about the size gap you need to measure.

JackDidley

Should be a brace from the end of the starter to the block. Should be able to unbolt the starter and let it rest, then remove the wires.

Blk63Vette

Hello
I have a 63 vette that did not have a starter brace the GM brace did not work and 63 brace didnt work.
Modify to make it work

tunedport85inject

my starter died some days ago,no cranck...i know there are a lot of smart guys here,but, belive me, everytime i put that beast on jack stands and go underneath...it's a pain i'm always scared that she can ruin over me... even if i know jacks can hold 4 tons...