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Removing starter

Tiny
PVALLE95
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  • 1990 CADILLAC ELDORADO
  • 4.5L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 290,000 MILES
I am just having difficulty on how I should go about removing the starter to my car. It is in a very tight area and I'm wondering if there's an easier way to get to it instead of removing the exhaust from the engine.
Sunday, May 3rd, 2020 AT 5:57 PM

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Tiny
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I attached the service manual info. They are not very detailed but they do mention removing the front and rear exhaust pipes which will give room. I looked online for short cuts because I have not done a starter on this vehicle but did not find anything. So unless you see an easier way when looking at, I suspect the exhaust needs to come out.

This guide can help walk you through the steps:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Sorry I didn't have a better answer for you. Let us know if you find a better way then what is laid out here. Thanks
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Sunday, May 3rd, 2020 AT 6:09 PM
Tiny
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No you are fine. I kind of figured the exhaust needed to come out, it was worth a try. Thanks!
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Sunday, May 3rd, 2020 AT 6:13 PM
Tiny
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Sorry. Yeah. It never hurts to ask but short cuts are normally pretty obvious on these types of repairs. Let us know if you need anything else and we can help out. Thanks
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Sunday, May 3rd, 2020 AT 7:23 PM

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