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10-01-2002, 12:42 PM
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I did it! I changed the starter!
Wow! what a nightmare. I would hate to do this for a living. A few things saved me:
1) Extenders, extenders, extenders... 2) Extra bolts, I always save extra bolts from previous projects so when they disappear, I'm covered. 3) Jack stands. Getting both wheels off the ground. I had to wrap my legs around the drivers side tire and use my hips to move it around so I coud maneuver out the old starter and the new one in... Fortunately I figured out that you have to remove the transmission mount bolts or you will never get the top starter bolt.... Good luck to all who dare attempt this nightmare!
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10-01-2002, 05:54 PM
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Yes, you do deserve a pat on the back. The starter in the five cylinder is extremely challenging to change. This is one of the MANY reasons that I prefer the four cylinder 240D. This and many other operations are an absolute piece of cake due to the extra room because of the loss of one cylinder.
Good job,
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10-01-2002, 06:30 PM
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Good job:
Your message sent a chill through my body remembering that bloody, oily day in my life. Or was it two days??? Don
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DAILY DRIVERS: '84 300DT 298k (Aubrey's) '99.5 Jetta TDI IV 251k (Julie's) '97 Jetta TDI 127k (Amber's) '97 Jetta TDI 186k (Matt's) '96 Passat TDI 237k (Don's '84 300D 211k Mint (Arne- Undergoing Greasecar Conversion) SOLD: '82 240D 229k (Matt's - Converted-300DT w/ 4 speed 
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10-01-2002, 07:24 PM
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I tell you what,
I dont like giving up in just about anything but would have to recommend paying someone to do that next time. I tried for at least four hours just couldnt get any leverage on the top bolt. The mechanic only charged 125 to put it in. I was happy to pay it. bob c
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10-02-2002, 04:03 PM
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I almost gave up! That darn top bolt almost kicked my ass! Right when I was about to reassemble and call it quits, I noticed that I could unbolt the transmission mount and gain access...That plus about 2 full feet of socket extenders and a universal! I hope I never have to do this again but at least I know how!
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10-03-2002, 05:07 PM
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Thanks for the tip---
Never changed a starter on the 5 cylinder and now I know I never will. Had often wondered how tough it would be. Think I'll write a check for this repair whenever it happens. Got pretty fast at changing out the starter on my wife's 240D--had bad luck with some lousy rebuilds
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