Ask Your Car Question. Car Experts Answer You ASAP.

(Not a Car Question?)

I have a 1994 pontiac sunbird i'm trying to ...

Sent to Car Experts February 26 07:09 PM

I have a 1994 pontiac sunbird i'm trying to replace the starter
I removed the 2 bolts that hold it in place,but I still can't get it out
it's like something else is holding it in place
any help would be thankful

Optional Information:
1994 Pontiac sunbird 2.0L

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status:  Closed   Value: $9
Answer
February 26 7:38 PM (29 minutes and 26 seconds later)
         
REPLIEDCheck Mark
Is it lose or can you just not figure out how to manuver it out of the gap. If it is still tight on the block check the new starter to make sure there is only two bolts, which I believe it is, and as long as there is not a cover holding it up all you need to do is give it a hit with a hammer to break it lose. It probably built up some rust or something and is just sticking to the block. Thanks for the question and please remember that the experts do not get paid unless you select accept.

If this was helpful to you please select accept, and if you have any other questions please do reply. Thank you Eric
ERIC KOHNKE -- Auto Mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 38 Car Accepts
Have worked on this exact vehicle and similar issue before.
Reply
February 26 7:51 PM (13 minutes and 8 seconds later)
         
Reply to ERIC KOHNKE's Post: it is loose I can move it up and down but can't pull it out from the block,does not feel like another bolt is holding it.it just had 2 bolt hole on the new starter
is there a bracket holding it in place where the gear is?? like I said it feels like it wants to come out but I can't see anything else holding it because its in a place where to can't really see it ,believe me it was a pain to just get the 2 bolts out and yes i did hit it with a hammer it is alittle away from the block but will not still come out

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on February 27 2006 at 8:19 AM
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Reply
February 27 8:21 AM (12 hours and 29 minutes and 36 seconds later)
         
it is loose I can move it up and down but can't pull it out from the block,does not feel like another bolt is holding it.it just had 2 bolt hole on the new starter
is there a bracket holding it in place where the gear is?? like I said it feels like it wants to come out but I can't see anything else holding it because its in a place where to can't really see it ,believe me it was a pain to just get the 2 bolts out and yes i did hit it with a hammer it is alittle away from the block but will not still come out

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
February 27 10:15 AM (1 hour and 54 minutes and 3 seconds later)
         
ACCEPTEDCheck Mark
Did you remove the wires on the seloinde. If not sometimes these wires are pretty tight and leave no slck for pulling the starter out. After that the only other thing that really ever holds the starter in, which I do not think your vehicle has, would be a cover going over where the gear on the starter is. These covers somtimes sit into a groove on the starter. The only other thing I can think ofis are you sure that there is not smething in the way, like the radiator brace or something else, on the other side of the starter that is not allowing you to pull it back restricting your movement. Thanks for the question.

If this was helpful to you please select accept, and if you have any other questions please do reply. Thank you Eric
ERIC KOHNKE -- Auto Mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 38 Car Accepts
Have worked on this exact vehicle and similar issue before.
Reply
February 27 7:03 PM (8 hours and 48 minutes and 1 second later)
         
thanks anyway
but there was another nut ant bracket on the back of the starter that was holding it in place
so there was 2 in the front and one in the back
live and learn I quess
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
March 1 10:14 PM (2 days and 3 hours later)
         
THIS ANSWER IS LOCKED!
You can view this answer by clicking here to Register or Login and paying $3.
ERIC KOHNKE -- Auto Mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 38 Car Accepts
Have worked on this exact vehicle and similar issue before.
Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

Related Answers

 

DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the JustAnswer service comes from those individuals, not from JustAnswer, and that JustAnswer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on JustAnswer are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. JustAnswer is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

JustAnswer > Car Repair