Where is the starter located?

Tiny
CYNDIE THIGPEN
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  • 1998 BUICK REGAL
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 100,000 MILES
Exactly where is it located on the car listed above?
Saturday, May 28th, 2022 AT 5:20 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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Both the 3.1 and 3.8 V6 engines have the starter located at the lower edge of the engine block at the rear of the block at the transmission flange. On the left side which on that car is the "front" or radiator side of the engine.

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Saturday, May 28th, 2022 AT 5:38 PM

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