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308 starter replacement

Discussion in '308/328' started by rdefabri, May 21, 2019.

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  1. rdefabri

    rdefabri Three Time F1 World Champ

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    I believe there is a thread on this, but curious if replacing the starter in a 308 is a “DIY” job or more advanced and not recommended.

    Sounds like mine is going, want to stay ahead of it...
     
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  2. absostone

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    If there are no heat shields it should be easy. At least on my Gt4 it is
     
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    Then again I have a lift
     
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    rdefabri Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Yea I definitely don’t have a lift. I thought I read that you need to remove one of the motor mounts to get to it?
     
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    You don't, but loosening a motor mount and jacking the engine an inch or so can help. It's tough to get out, but you can replace with a hi torque which is smaller.
     
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    Forever ago I did a starter swap on the side of the highway....
    It's doable but can be a real pita if the exhaust Shields are on also.
     
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    I’ve never done it on the ground but I would think the higher the better
     
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    Yea they are on. I have so little free time now that I doubt I’ll be able to do it.

    Sounds more of a chore than I can take on at the moment...
     
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