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Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 9,715
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From: Kempner Texas
My 86 also had a brace from the front of the starter (nose) to the block. The bolt on that one is a little more difficult to access, but not too hard.
I found that replacing it was more difficult since that sucka is HEAVY. The smaller on on my 96 was a LOT easier because it was easier to hold up while starting a bolt.
Jake
I found that replacing it was more difficult since that sucka is HEAVY. The smaller on on my 96 was a LOT easier because it was easier to hold up while starting a bolt.
Jake
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2,171
Likes: 1
From: Warwick RI
My 86 also had a brace from the front of the starter (nose) to the block. The bolt on that one is a little more difficult to access, but not too hard.
I found that replacing it was more difficult since that sucka is HEAVY. The smaller on on my 96 was a LOT easier because it was easier to hold up while starting a bolt.
Jake
I found that replacing it was more difficult since that sucka is HEAVY. The smaller on on my 96 was a LOT easier because it was easier to hold up while starting a bolt.
Jake
hold up a 700R4 falling off the jack
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 16,834
Likes: 337
From: Database Error Indiana
If you have an automatic, the book says to remove the cooling lines. I have done it 3 times just squeezing the starter past the lines. Now I have a little starter from a 91. Slips in and out with room to spare.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,281
Likes: 21
From: Orlando Florida
Only "difficult" part is squeezing it through the lines.
Make sure to pick up a pack of shims just in case. Driving back to the store because you were too cheap to spend a few bucks on a pack of shims really sucks. Ask me how I know...
Make sure to pick up a pack of shims just in case. Driving back to the store because you were too cheap to spend a few bucks on a pack of shims really sucks. Ask me how I know...
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