Starter motor question
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Hi, is the solenoid replacable on the starter motor for an x300? I didn't see the solenoids available seperately.
Also, I know I'll have to drop the transmission mount to remove the top bolt to remove the starter. But can the starter be removed without removing the intake manifold? I don't have a lift, so it'll only be on ramps (limited access).
Thanks,
Bobby
Also, I know I'll have to drop the transmission mount to remove the top bolt to remove the starter. But can the starter be removed without removing the intake manifold? I don't have a lift, so it'll only be on ramps (limited access).
Thanks,
Bobby
Last edited by BobbyDing; 02-10-2022 at 02:43 PM.
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The solenoid bolt heads are aft as the starter assembly is installed on the car
They are flat head countersink / taper Philips screws and impossible to get on plus I think they are loctited glued in
Starter has to come out
I have the Bocsh solenoid part # in the garage as I put one on
They are flat head countersink / taper Philips screws and impossible to get on plus I think they are loctited glued in
Starter has to come out
I have the Bocsh solenoid part # in the garage as I put one on
Last edited by Parker 7; 02-10-2022 at 03:58 PM.
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I removed my starter from below with wood blocks under the jack point at the rear wheels and a alligator jack under the transmission to lower it , front tires stay on the ground
A scissor jack would work
takes 4 feet of ratchet extension on a universal adaptor and a 15 mm socket
The top bolt is on very tight so a pipe to give you ratchet leverage helps
A scissor jack would work
takes 4 feet of ratchet extension on a universal adaptor and a 15 mm socket
The top bolt is on very tight so a pipe to give you ratchet leverage helps
Last edited by Parker 7; 02-10-2022 at 02:52 PM.
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Keep asking questions
remove the 2 bolts from one side of the transmission cross member and loosen the 2 on the other side leaving them in place as a locator if the transmission may want to shift
Put heavy tape on the socket universal so it will not droop but can bend slightly
There is a concern of the exhaust pipes
I took out my radiator fan shroud only and keep the hood open as the engine front will rise
remove the 2 bolts from one side of the transmission cross member and loosen the 2 on the other side leaving them in place as a locator if the transmission may want to shift
Put heavy tape on the socket universal so it will not droop but can bend slightly
There is a concern of the exhaust pipes
I took out my radiator fan shroud only and keep the hood open as the engine front will rise
Last edited by Parker 7; 02-10-2022 at 03:08 PM.
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1995 X-300. For what it's worth I replaced my starter with a gear reduction starter and didn't remove the intake manifold but was able to R&R it from below with front wheels raised on jack stands and undoing the transmission support so that the motor could be tilted down to access the starter bolts. Parker 7 has excellent advice, it wasn't an easy job the first time so I replaced it with a gear reduction starter hoping I won't have to do it again.
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