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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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Help!! Trying to change my starter. I think i have all of the bolts out and its loose, but it wont come out. Dont know if i missed a bolt that i cant see or if i need to pry it out.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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I beleive that there are 3 bolts on the starter. I wouldn't pry it out though. Try wiggleing it around while pulling on it. Others that have had to pull their starters will chime in shortly.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 08:55 AM
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starter has 3 bolts and should fall out when you remove the last one
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 11:17 AM
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Thank you very much for the help gentlemen!
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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AND if your not watching it will ding you on your head!
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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What's wrong with your starter?
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Maybe he indeed got dinged in the head?

Hope you get it fixed up!
 
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