Starter Replacement for '86 300E

[merrim19]

My starter finally quit on me the morning after a ridiculous winter storm. I'm driving the family Saturn at least to get through the week. I tried a couple quick searches, but haven't found many threads on a step by step process. Can anyone direct me to a thread with the a procedure for replacement. Pictures would be a huge help because its just too cold right now to climb under the car.

I would also like to know if anyone has an inexpensive way to get a rebuilt starter. I've heard someone say they took a failed one to AutoZone and they rebuilt it, but my experience with our local stores would make me question their capabilities.

I'm no machanic, but I have replaced the water pump, rear axle, alternator, etc.. on on this car. I'd hate to get rid of it, but I need dumbed down instructions if I'm going to fix it.

I'm very open to paying someone to help if they have a shop, but I can't afford a true professional right now. The car just isn't worth it.

Thanks is advance -Joe

[lee polowczuk]

you can do it..

looks like two nuts to get off the cable and two bolts... you will need to get the car up on stands or ramps

I couldn't upload the pdf because it exceeds the sites capapbilities...

but it's 15-7100.

I would email it to you but i have to leave town in a couple of hours...

someone else should be able to do that.

[merrim19]

Thanks Lee,

I just prive messaged you with my email, but its jmerriman@hilansingwest.com

Thanks -Joe

[lee polowczuk]

you've got mail.