[WT-Audifans] RE: Starter Motor Installation

[Huw Powell]

> I noticed that the old solenoid has a silver-like wrap-around tied to the
> solenoid by a cable tie.

I think it's a heat shield - starter is right next to the EM.

> The new solenoid did not have a silver tie-around.

I've never seen one on a replacement starter.

> My mechanic managed to install without taking of the negative cable from the
> battery. He took off the 2 bolts holding the starter motor, letting the
> starter hang from cables, then took off cable to solenoid.

Sounds more like mismanaged to me.

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Huw Powell

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