I dunno about SYncros, but I just changed the starter on my 2wd '85 Westie... I was able to get the starter out without dropping the axle, but was not able to change the starter bushing without dropping the axle. I got the old bushing out by running a tap into it... I used one just slightly larger than the inner diameter of the bushing, run it in until it bottoms out in the hole, and continue until it pulls the bushing out. I rigged up a tool to get the new bushing in by jamming two nuts onto a long bolt, with enough exposed length to match the depth of the new bushing. I used some rubber tape to expand the end of this improvised tool so it held the bushing snugly. Oiled it up, and tapped it into place **very gently** with a light hammer. The brass bushing breaks easily, so no pounding! At 04:38 PM 9/27/2005 -0700, Raymond Paquette wrote: >Hi > >Do I really have to disconnect my innner CV, and move the diff-lock solenoid >just to get at the starter on my '87 Syncro? > >I have battery power, I believe ignition switch works because lights go off >when switched to "start", but it won't turn over. > >It's so cramped in there that I can't even get to the terminals on the >starter solenoid to check that I have power there--to check if it's >electrical or the starter/solenoid itself. > >Suggestions? > >Raymond |
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