hey guys/gals,

just a newbie here. I'm trying to help a friend replace his starter on a 91 (or 92) 240sx. I've done starters on other cars before, so I'm mechanically "competent". I just thought I'd seek some advice/tips before doing the job. Is it pain? are there any inherent problems I should know about? Also, I'll be doing it on his driveway, so I'll just be bringing my basic tool kit with me. Would that be good enough, or should I bring a variety of extensions? Thanks!

 

"Starter Replacemnt 92 240sx

Start by loosening your lugnuts on the front passenger tire. Jack up the car remove the tire. At this time be sure to remove battery connectons.

Slide underneath your car and there is one bolt visible from here. It's a 9/16 socket. Remove this bolt. Next open your hood and look for your starter directly under your intake manifold. There is another bolt above the one you already removed. The only way to get to this is a 9/16 socket with no extension. This is also a good time to remove the connections to your solenoid. The conection is hidden under a blak cover much like the one for your positive battery terminal. Position yourself so you can see st least a slight bit of this bolt as it is very hard to see from underneath the car. Remove this bolt carefully as it is all that is holding the starter in place. After you have removed this and the starter is loose it should drop straight out. Installation is self explanatory. I removed the starter just like i described it here in a little over 25 minutes. And i do suggest getting a NEW starter. You can check Http://www.carparts.com They have new starters for 40 bucks. My ! reman gear reduction starter cost me $129 bucks. Have fun, email with any questions.

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Dr.

 

hey doc,

thanks a lot for the advice/tips. The only problems I had was getting that top bolt out, and wiggling the starter into place. But it wasn't too much of a problem, just took a couple of extra minutes to do so. Otherwise the job was a breeze.

Thanks again!

 

no problem good sir, glad I could help

last year I had to pay someone $100 to install mine, I wasn't too impressed.

Dr.

 

Just to let everyone know if you have an automatic transmission, it is a pain in the b-u-t-t! I just tried taking it out and the top bolt is ridiculously hard to get to! I'm gonna have to take it to a shop.

Also, check your connection, the wire connector seems to easily detach from the inside of the connector (I'm talking about the one from the solenoid) oil can get into it as well.

 

for the auto tranny you need a palm wrench. it is a small handled socket wrench, it make it easy to get to the top bolt.