[V8] Starter Removal

[Ed Kellock]

The only thing difficult about starter removal is that top bolt.  It takes a
u-joint socket extension or two and a long extension to get _to_ it and then
some delicate, careful but fairly _firm_ exertion to get it loose.
Everything else is pretty easy.  It does help (is imperative?) to be able to
work from above and below.

I've been contemplating this recently because the locally rebuilt starter I
put in the 90 V8 a couple of years ago is rattling when it is operated and I
don't know what the heck that noise could be.

Ed

-----Original Message-----
From: v8-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of
bblake1055 at aol.com
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 7:39 AM
To: v8 at audifans.com
Subject: [V8] Starter Removal



4 out 4 of my V8's are on the disabled list and I plan on tackling the
starter replacement today on the 91.

I have the "detailed" 4 book shop manual for the V8 with a very detailed
description on changing out the starter.


Quote 1.)"Disconnect Battery"
        
          2.) "Remove starter"

Sounds pretty simple, but I have a feeling it's a little more difficult.

I have heard from several people that the easiest way to get to the top bolt
is to remove the passenger side distributor to access the 10mm allen bolt.

Is the distributor removal difficult?  Does it have to be marked and can it
only go back in one way?  I remember working on the old Fords and Chevys and
you had to have the rotor and teeth lined up just right when reinstalling
the distributor or your timing was off.

Any advice would be appreciated

Bob Blake

91 V8 - broken starter
92 V8 - leaking power steering pump
93 V8 - Broken headlight switch
93 V8 5spd - Broken fuse box - blinkers not working




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