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Tiny
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I removed almost everything but my biggest problem ist to get the starter out. I Disconnect the cables, and the lower bolt. The problem is that I dont know how to get to the upper bold and with which tool I tried everything. There is not enough place.

Is there a trick or which tools do I have to use.

Thanks so much,

Denny
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Thursday, December 17th, 2009 AT 7:23 AM

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Tiny
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Hi Denny,

What you will need is a long extension (24" or 36"). You will need to come from the front of the engine it is a pain but seems to be the easiest way to get to the top bolt. Also a universal joint for sockets will come in handy. And may take 2 people.

This guide can help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Thursday, December 17th, 2009 AT 9:52 AM
Tiny
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All of a sudden my truck has decided to go crazy. Once I turn the key it starts engaging and trying to turn over, when I get to the on position the engine starts but you can still hear it trying to engage. If I turn the key off it keeps engaging for about 10 minutes before it slows and finally dies off. I have tried to replace the ignition switch already and that didn't help. Please help!
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Monday, November 11th, 2019 AT 6:07 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hello !

Remove the starter and bench test it, looks to me like the solenoid contact its damage or broken (the starter has power all the time by the positive wire from the battery) and the power "flows" inside to the starter motor.

99% sure of that`s the problem, check that and comeback with your findings.

Good Luck!
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Monday, November 11th, 2019 AT 6:07 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The solenoid was stuck. Took it to get tested and it unstuck. Thanks for the help! Truck is up and running and headed off for a 6 hour roadtrip.
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Monday, November 11th, 2019 AT 6:07 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hello !

I`m glad to hear that!

Thanks for choose 2carPros!

Good Luck !
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Monday, November 11th, 2019 AT 6:07 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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How do I remove my starter on my ranger. I cant seem to find the bolt locations
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Monday, November 11th, 2019 AT 6:07 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I cant seem to find the bolt locations


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_starter_1.gif

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Monday, November 11th, 2019 AT 6:07 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I am told my slowly leaking oil pan is imundating my starter with oil and it will only be a matter of time brfore starter stops working. Since that was told me, starter seems to be getting gradually less and less effective. To fix my oil pan situation would be $ 800 some odd. Wouldnt it be cheaper to replace starter? And can I do that myself?
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Monday, November 11th, 2019 AT 6:08 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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A starter would be around 150.00 and you could replace it yourself. However, that won't stop the oil leak and it will happen again over time.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
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