Hatchet Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Is there any threads open to replace starters? My pathy starter died on me when i went to leave school today. Was curious of the best way to get it out. It doesn't look easy at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I remember seeing a few threads, but I don't remember enough about them to find them again. And yes, you're in for a bad time. I don't remember the exact procedure, but IIRC you have to pull the oil filter and detach the little heat shield hooked to the starter to get it past the transmission lines (if you've got an automatic). Don't worry if you bugger the shield, mine hasn't had one for quite a while and nothing's burned up. Make sure you put the oil filter back on before restarting it! It's surprising how quick an engine pukes oil onto the driveway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Are you positive its the starter? There is a relay on the passenger inner fender that causes problems as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Could be your power or ground cable contacts at the battery, starter, frame and chassis as well. Yes, there are a few threads on taking it out. Mosp people agree that the best way is to pull it straight out the frontclocking it to get it by some lines and wires. I think there is a thread in the Garage/How To section, otherwise a brief search will bring them up. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchet Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Sorry for the late reply, but it was the starter. The old starter would crank slowly at times like the battery was dying, and took longer to start. I replaced it and it is up and running again. The starter i got from Autozone has a nice lifetime warranty for as long as I own the truck so I will be set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchet Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 I found it easiest to drop the Idler arm and bring it out the front, Took me 4 hours to do, but next time will be far less because i know the trick now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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