Starter replacement question

[nacstate]

Do I HAVE to lower the automatic tranny to get the starter out? I really don't want to but my chiltons manual says to.

[Bbandit]

Its easier to do it if you lower the tranny..
unless if you have a really long, small and flexible fingers/hand.
its not hard.. just support the tranny with a jack.. tilt it back
you should be able to see the 2 starter bolts from under the car.

[sciamop]

Is it an S13?

Then NO you don't.

Get an 18" extension for your ratchet (you'll use this ALOT if you plan on doing any other work on this car) AND a u-joint/swivel. The bolts (2) are 14mm. You might need to unbolt the auto trans dipstick holder to push the wires out of the way (IIRC it's a 10mm).

Since these bolts are part of the bellhousing (connects engine and transmission) they can be very tight -- I use a small 12" section of pipe on the end of my ratchet for additional leverage.

Todd
90 Coupe
93 Coupe (seized engine -- ready for engine swap)

[nacstate]

yeah, its a 93. Thanks guys.