Starter removal 85 4kq

[Richard Quinlan]

I'd say go to Sears and get an IMPACT universal joint.  It isn't quite as
flexible as a normal U/V joint, but will not flop over, and is strong as
hell.  From that, maybe get an extension bar to get it off?

Rich Quinlan

'97 Audi A4 1.8tqms in Pearl - More mods than you can shake a wastegate rod
at - currently down, but not out!
'01 Toyota Tacoma S-Runner in Black - loaded, to be delivered eventually...

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-----Original Message-----
From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com]On
Behalf Of Thor Heglund
Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 9:24 PM
To: Quattro List
Subject: Starter removal 85 4kq

Howdy,

I've been trying to get the starter out of my car today, got the easy nut
off the front, but I can't seem to find the correct combination of tools to
get the one on the back of the starter off.  I
tried a normal socket, but there isn't enough room to get the head of the
ratchet to fit.  I tried a deep socket, but it was too long.  I bought a
3/8" drive 19mm universal joint socket, it fit with
the ratchet, but the handle was too short, I could only get a finger or two
to push on it with all the exhaust stuff there and then the universal joint
would flop over.  I will try and get a longer
handled 3/8" ratchet or rig up an extension....  What do the pros use?  My
manuals don't have any detailed instructions (remove bolts).  Do I have to
do something else first like remove the trans
mount (found a reference to that in the archives)?

Thanks

Thor
85 4kq