Experience Dealership line mechanic on MG, Triumph, Jaguar for 15 years, Instructor in commercial mechanics school 2 yr. Product information manager for piston and valve manufacture, Instructor & hotline answer man for import car parts importer 15 yrs.
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Question I have exactly the same question
George asked on 11/23/07. Your answer is exactly what my repair manual says. However, my starter would have to be half its size to fit down between the engine and frame. And I can back it out far enough to clear the housing...I need 1/4 inch more!
Carlton
Answer Hi Carlton,
Sorry, but I don't remember George or his car nor my answer in 11/07 so you are going to have to remind me what kind of car George had and your book covered. But if my answer and your book say the same thing and I didn't write the book then at least two of us think you can take it out between the engine and the frame. That means that either we are talking about a different car, or there is something different about your car or starter. First loosen your motor mounts (only loosen don't take any bolts all the way out) then put a wooden block under the pan and jack the engine up just a little and pry it over to one side to see if the starter will come out that way. If it does come out, don't even remind me of what kind of car you and George have as 8 or 9 months from now I won't remember you asking me anyway. I do not mean to make light of your problem, only of my memory of George's problem or my memory itself.
Howard
