Date:         Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:41:35 -0700
Reply-To:     miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Syncro Starter R&R on vacation? A Poll
Comments: To: Brendan Slevin <totorovan@gmail.com>
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Oh and don't forget to replace the brass bushing......
Miguel



On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 8:39 PM, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com> wrote:
> You don't need special tools. Mostly LOTS of patience. The job is lots
> easier if you remove the lock actuator, if this actuator comes out
> easily, but that has not been my experience. Now I just loosen the
> mustache bar while using a floor jack do drop the engine slightly.
> I've also simultaneously raised the body with the tire jack. This has
> opened up that area enough to manipulate the starter out and in, from
> the engine compartment. This takes patience and sticking the starter
> in and turning it, just so. Tip : pay attention to just how the old
> starter tilts and rotates to come out and reverse this. Be sure to
> disconnect the negative cable on the battery!
> Miguel
>
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 7:01 PM, Brendan Slevin <totorovan@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Well, the syncro decided that our trip from Bend,Oregon to Portland and the
>> on to Astoria was a great time to stop starting.  I will check the
>> connections and such, but would like to poll the lists thoughts about
>> swapping a starter on a syncro with limited tools and no garage.  The 2wd
>> would've been no problem,but I don't know if the syncro is harder.  I do
>> have my Bentley and it says to take out the diff lock actuator and take the
>> axle off the trans.
>>
>> Brendan
>>
>