Shark Attack

So I am going to make a weekend project out of the AOS and the starter. My starting is hangin up when the car starts and I let off the key.. Before I chip the FW I better replace it. Any tips or tricks?

Ahmet

The job will hopefully go pretty smooth, it's easier than it looks. If I remember correctly, you can get to it after removing the alternator with a couple of long extensions.

Also, I think it was Suncoast that has them on an exchange at under $100 if I remember correctly, worth checking.

Shark Attack

Mayby if I have to take off the altinator too. I may as well do it also. I think Dharn is going to be my ace on one. Do I need any gaskets or anything?

Dharn55

You don't need to take off the alternator to do the starter. But you will need a couple of long extensions to get the bottom bolt. Wish I had a picture for you, but you go in under the alternator. Not to hard a DIY, remove the airbox and the throttle body for access. I think there is a thread on the DIY on one of the boards. Let me take a look.

Ahmet

Actually I think Doug is correct, all you need to remove are the airbox/throttle body, and the air distributor just behind the throttle body, then use a couple of long extensions.
Here's a write up on Renntech;
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index...r-replacement/

It was much easier than I would've thought, that I remember.

Dharn55

Yes, I forgot about taking off the plenum. That really helps with the access.

fpb111

When the starter hangs are you sure that it is not the ign switch hanging?

Shark Attack

yeah it groans

Dharn55

I bought a 24" extension as shown in the DIY but could never get it in there, the thing was too long so it hit the edge of the body. I used a couple of 12" extensions instead.