where is my starter.

2001 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
197,000 MILES
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STEPHENGUSTUS
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I'm looking for the starter on my van. i don't know what I'm looking for can anyone help me. pictures would be great too.
Apr 22, 2012 at 8:47 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Follow the battery positive cable back to the engine it will take you straight to it
Apr 22, 2012 at 8:54 PM
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CARADIODOC
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It's under the driver's side rear of the engine. Here's a photo from rockauto.com

What you gonna do when you find it? These have a very low failure rate.
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Apr 22, 2012 at 8:58 PM
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