Starter

Ok so I don't know the whole scoop here but we've been trying to
replace my starter in my 01 neon. Should not be too difficult, right.
NO, dumb starter is not coming out! Top bolt came out easily enough
but the bottom one is not going to come out because it was put in on
the wrong side. I guess that must have been done prior to the engine
installation.

This link is to my blog where you will find a pic of the stupid
thing.

http://web.mac.com/p0ppy428/Our_Mac_Page/Blog/Entries/2007/10/21_Stupid_Starter!.html

Any help, suggestions, ideas etc. are appreciated and encouraged!

Thanks!

 

pry starter away from belhousing then cut off bolt between both mating surfaces with die
grinder the starter is a core so we don't care if the bolt is left in it

 

The bolt apperas to possibly be tilted/cross-threaded. Anyway - how
about drilling into the thread tip end - hopefully the bit will grab
enough to turn it right on out - since you're going into the back end, a
right hand bit is perfect for spinning it out - sharp bit, slow speed -
you want it to grab. Use a large bit (larger than 1/8"), but not so
large it goes anywhere near the threads even if it goes in a little off
center. If it's not cross-threaded, this should definitely work. If
cross-threaded, naybe not. Try to relieve any binding on the bolt by
lifting the starter up - increase the chances of the bolt turning.

Bill Putney
(To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
address with the letter 'x')

 

I would but the other bolt back in and tight it nicely. It will take
some load from the second bolt. It might help you take it out easily,
or sell the car and let the second owner send us another email.