[L98] Starter replacement with long tubes.....
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[L98] Starter replacement with long tubes.....
I've been getting a "Click, Click, then start" from time to time...or the starter will make some weird noises and the car fires right up. I'm guessing it's one or both, a. the solenoid is going b. the solenoid and the starter are quite tired at nearly 120K.
I have LPE long tube(1"3/4) headers on the car. Is it a difficult swap? does the passenger side header have to come down? :confused:
I was thinking a stock replacement...but am open to ideas or feedback.
Thanks :cheers:
I have LPE long tube(1"3/4) headers on the car. Is it a difficult swap? does the passenger side header have to come down? :confused:
I was thinking a stock replacement...but am open to ideas or feedback.
Thanks :cheers:
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From: Less Talk, More WOT | Houston TX
Re: [L98] Starter replacement with long tubes..... (Jay 383)
Wish I could tell you what the install was like with headers :( but I can tell you I've replaced crappy O'rielly reman starters on several occasions and it never takes me more that about 10min to pull one out :thumbs:
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Re: [L98] Starter replacement with long tubes..... (chucks88)
Not sure with your LPE headers, but I think with my Hookers , I can manage to pull the starter out with the headers in place.
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Re: [L98] Starter replacement with long tubes..... (Vic'89)
Not sure with your LPE headers, but I think with my Hookers , I can manage to pull the starter out with the headers in place.
Vic
Vic
Starters are susceptible to header heat when running long tube headers. A full starter heat shield is recommended.
After I started having intermittent starting problems I decided to install a heat shield. Since AutoZone didn't have one, I just went with a heat shield that fits around the new solenoid.
It's been a couple of years now with no further problem.
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[L98] Starter replacement with long tubes.....
The LPE/383 engine has 48.500 miles on it and I've NEVER had a starter issue prior to this incident. Stock 90 starter with 118,X miles on it.
Thanks for the replies...I'll let you know how I make out replacing it(header on or off :) ) :cheers:
Thanks for the replies...I'll let you know how I make out replacing it(header on or off :) ) :cheers:
