Starter Removal

[MarkAubuchon]

How hard is it to remove the starter on P15 Sedan.  I can see the lower right bolt, Im sure there is one on the motor side. Any tips would be appreciated.  

[casper50]

My 47 has two bolts.  I can remove them top from under the hood and the bottom from under the car.  When I was trying to get my pressure relief valve correct I must have removed it 10 to 12 times over 2 weeks.  Unhook the battery first thing.

[MarkAubuchon]

when I look at it with the hood up I can see and probably reach the bolt on the bottom right side.  where is the other located?  

[casper50]

I have one top and one on the bottom.  None on the sides.

[casper50]

[Don Coatney]

This might or might not help.

 

[Young Ed]

Time to break out those wobble extensions or 1/2 moon wrenches!

 

[captden29]

on my 54 Windsor it took every wrench of every angle to get the top bolt off. it is hidden behind the starter motor body. not impossible but time consuming . not familiar with what a moon wrench is, but i may even have some. i buy unusual size and angled wrenches at flea markets if they are cheap. always found a need for them if only once.     capt den

[Los_Control]

4 minutes ago, captden29 said:

on my 54 Windsor it took every wrench of every angle to get the top bolt off. it is hidden behind the starter motor body. not impossible but time consuming . not familiar with what a moon wrench is, but i may even have some. i buy unusual size and angled wrenches at flea markets if they are cheap. always found a need for them if only once.     capt den

I have to agree. I was able to try out every 5/8 wrench in the box, finally found one that could do a 1/8" turn at a time to get the top bolt out .... and was same way getting the top bolt back in with new starter.

[9 foot box]

     That bolt is the reason I bought a crowfoot wrench set. Hardly ever use them other than that. I take the top bolt out first, and as I loosen the lower bolt I hold the starter up into position, till the lower bolt is out.

[Don Coatney]

Half moon wrench also known as a starter wrench.

 

[kencombs]

These aren't cheap, but a set will be the handiest thing in your tool box:

with a compact 3/8 drive impact or  air ratchet they are a great time and knuckle saver.

 

[MarkAubuchon]

Thanks for the help. Came right out, 10 inch extension with a swivel and 5/8 shallow socket.  Only drank one beer!