[V8] Starter Removal

[Ed Kellock]

There are two 10mm bolts that hold the distributor to the head (well, to the
distributor mounting base, which is attached to the head, but you don't need
to remove the base).  The passenger side has the hall sensor connector so be
careful not to put any force on that as they can be fairly delicate.  The
distributor drive is keyed so it only goes back together one way so no worry
about marking anything.  It's got a stout o-ring in there so it needs a
little wiggling and tugging to get out and back in.  

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 11:13 AM
To: benzeenprophet at hotmail.com; v8 at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [V8] Starter Removal



Thanks Karl,

Is there anything special about pulling the distributor?  Does it only go in
one way?






-----Original Message-----
From: Karl Middlebrooks <benzeenprophet at hotmail.com>
To: v8 at audifans.com
Sent: Sat, Jan 9, 2010 12:26 pm
Subject: Re: [V8] Starter Removal


I went to do this on one of my '90's, and eventually gave up because of time

nd my inability to get the large bolt loosened up, but I do recall that it 
as easier to get at the top bolt by removing the engine cover, airbox, and 
assenger side distributor as you mentioned.
Even so, after applying varying combinations of heat, PB blaster, swear 
ords, and almost a sledgehammer, I couldn't get the top bolt to budge. I 
nded up putting the whole thing back together, and have vowed to send it to 
 wrench and pay them for the task. Seems like that it was a fairly common 
omplaint on the list here that the top bolt appeared to have been put in by 
orillas.

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rom: <bblake1055 at aol.com>
ent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 8:38 AM
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ubject: [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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