Starter removal 85 4kq

[Per Lindgren]

I remember I swapped the starter on my old 84 4kq in about 15-20 minutes, this was the 4th time in three days though. I didnt even jack up the car :-) the only problem for you is that I cant remember
what tools I used to remove it, but I do remember that it was tight and hot, I had just driven from the partsplace and home to swap the starter before I had to head for work.

PerL
92 Cab 2.3



Thor Heglund wrote:

> 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