Ra Ra
New Member
- Joined
- Nov 13, 2022
- Messages
- 1
- Reaction score
- 2
- Points
- 1
- Location
- VIC
- Members Ride
- Black VZ Thunder. Red/Silver VN Calais 5lt manual.
Just completed this job with the help of a retired mechanic friend. Unfortunately we had to do it from underneath the car (VZ Thunder) because my exhaust manifold had a bolt sheared off from previous owner and if another broke would make it a more expensive scenario. So for anyone needing to do the same, it was a slightly difficult job (accessibility wise) and took 3.5 hours.
1. Unbolt and remove RH exhaust pipe from manifold up to where there is a join under middle of car. Unplug 2 oxygen sensors. Place aside.
2. Unbolt 2 bolts holding steering rack to chassis. Lower a little to gain access to starter.
3. Unbolt heat shield, starter and unplug wires. Remove.
4. Reassemble in reverse and don't forget exhaust sealer and I recommend anti-seize on bolts as mine were extremely hard to undo.
With the old starter I had clicking sound problems rarely then it got progressively worse over time. When the starter actually cranked it did so without any issue. Was told by a machinist/mechanic it could be an earth wire problem so had a secondary new earth installed. This didn't fix the problem.
Found a genuine new starter $255 and after installed starts every time beautifully and a whole lot stronger than before.
1. Unbolt and remove RH exhaust pipe from manifold up to where there is a join under middle of car. Unplug 2 oxygen sensors. Place aside.
2. Unbolt 2 bolts holding steering rack to chassis. Lower a little to gain access to starter.
3. Unbolt heat shield, starter and unplug wires. Remove.
4. Reassemble in reverse and don't forget exhaust sealer and I recommend anti-seize on bolts as mine were extremely hard to undo.
With the old starter I had clicking sound problems rarely then it got progressively worse over time. When the starter actually cranked it did so without any issue. Was told by a machinist/mechanic it could be an earth wire problem so had a secondary new earth installed. This didn't fix the problem.
Found a genuine new starter $255 and after installed starts every time beautifully and a whole lot stronger than before.
Last edited: