[V8] starter

[Scott Simmons]

Ron's bolt was far more forgiving than mine, which took three different 
attempts and enough effort to break two wrenches.  My wrench's 
suggestion was to "buy a Chevy." 

Now would be a great time to change your oil, seeing how you have to 
remove the oil filter to remove the starter.

I removed the airbox, intake tube, and right dizzy cap.  I also turned 
the wheels (forgot which direction) to move the tie-rod out of the way.

Bottom bolt is.. 12mm allen?  Something my FLAPS didn't have.  I had to 
use a T-50 or T-60 torx instead of an allen.

~Scott S.

Ron Wainwright wrote:

>The last starter I took out it took me 2 minutes to
>get the top bolt.
> I do it from the top & used a 10mm regular allen key
>& small perswader bar. The Allen head bolt is rite
>above the flange...rite next to the diff vent hose.
> It's a piece of cake ;-)
>
> You do have to take the airfilter housing out..I've
>done it with the cap/dizzy on...I've done it with the
>cap & dizzy out..which is easier.......it's up to you.
>
> Ron
>
>--- Peter Littlewood <littlepete_19 at hotmail.com>
>wrote:
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>>Hi Folks
>> 
>>Well my starter motor has finally died, I remember
>>from previous listings that this isn't a pleasent
>>job. Can anyone give me a few tips, ? Is it tackled
>>from above or below?
>>Managed to get a new genuine VAG starter off eBay
>>for £11 so things have started off well!
>> 
>>Cheers
>>Pete
>>
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