GazC2

Ok so been having a few problems starting lately and suspect the starter is the culprit so thought I would whip it out , well I would if I could find the top bolt ! I am going on the assumption there are two bolts holding it in bottom one easy however after fiddling round the starter for an hour cant bloody feel the other one

any pointers appreciated

Gaz

ok so found this picture and as you would expect it opposite the other bolt still couldn't feel it will have another go tomorow

therock88

Hi..

Here is a link to my Google Drive with an outline of the information that will hopefully help you.

LINK TO MY DOC HERE

Good luck,
DC

GazC2

Thanks DC very helpful I need to change my old school thinking that the starter comes out from under the car ! wont get done this weekend away to Techno Classica Essen to drool over what I cant afford

cheers

Gary

AudiOn19s

It should come out the bottom I think? Does on the GT3 at least I just pulled mine recently.

Top bolt is blind and needs to be done by feel.

GazC2

Ok so got the starter out on the Turbo it is located just above the driveshaft on the right hand side of the car if you are looking from the back

1- Disconnect Battery
2-Remove undertray
3-Remove cap and Disconnect wires from starter (4)
4-Remove bottom bolt-the easy one
The top bolt is a pain to get to however once the wiring is moved out the way you can get a socket and extension on by feel once its cracked off its easy to remove with your fingers/socket
5. Rotate the solenoid towards the halfshaft and with a bit of wiggle the starter comes out down the way

sure the skin on my knuckles will recover

Kyle John Ijichi

Tried doing this on my own but the top bolt requires Stretch Armstrong arms in order to access it, as well as the starter only comes out one perfect way with very little tolerances. I ultimately elected to have a shop do it for me to avoid the frustration. But now the car starts up like new