Help with a starter removal on a 88, 420sel
08-06-2006, 10:31 PM
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Help with a starter removal on a 88, 420sel
I need to replace the starter on my benz but it looks buried in the compartment. I need some tips and advice on how best to remove it sp that i can replace it. Do i need to remove the manifold ? not sure where to begin., Any tips or advice would be appreciated !
08-07-2006, 11:15 AM
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08-07-2006, 03:08 PM
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Oh snap, i remember when i blew my starter-- not a fun job to tackle! Be prepare to get a few cuts on your hands.
If i remember right, you need an L ranch, at a socket/ranch 17 mm
I dont remember the size for the L ranch.
Disconnect the battery
The job is fairly easy, only 3 bolts i believe.
If i remember right, you need an L ranch, at a socket/ranch 17 mm
I dont remember the size for the L ranch.
Disconnect the battery
The job is fairly easy, only 3 bolts i believe.
08-07-2006, 03:10 PM
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Oh no you do not need to remove the manifold
Get the front end of the car on jacks
and go from the bottom
Should be an easy 15-20 mins
It will be hard to get it out, because of the steering linkage right in that area
Other then that-very easy-just very tight compartment
Get the front end of the car on jacks
and go from the bottom
Should be an easy 15-20 mins
It will be hard to get it out, because of the steering linkage right in that area
Other then that-very easy-just very tight compartment
08-07-2006, 07:01 PM
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question on the starter removal "bolts:
I can see one of the bolts from the front looking back at the starter but I cannot see the other bolt. is it screwed in the back of the starter cant see the second bolt at all ? do i need to drop the muffler system anyone know of a diagram of the starter in place ??? help thanks !
08-09-2006, 07:30 PM
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darn the site i usually use for repairs has shut down. Go to a MB dealer and buy the repair manual CD should cost about 20 US $ and it is very usuefull.
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Originally Posted by forgetaboutit19
I can see one of the bolts from the front looking back at the starter but I cannot see the other bolt. is it screwed in the back of the starter cant see the second bolt at all ? do i need to drop the muffler system anyone know of a diagram of the starter in place ??? help thanks !
I faced the same problem and one of my friends posted a diagram (I'm not sure if its any different, I understand that there is a difference in engine but the whole procedure/starter placemtn should be the same
follow this link and look at post #8 for Diagram
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w124/160589-anyone-know-exact-location-starter.html
08-30-2006, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by egxpimp
yup!
shadogriffen nailed it! it is pretty much the samething! shouldnt take longer then 15 minutes ( thats how long it took me to take it out !)
shadogriffen nailed it! it is pretty much the samething! shouldnt take longer then 15 minutes ( thats how long it took me to take it out !)
Thanks pimp, I freaking LOVE that chick on your signature...man que chuleria de mujer! esta buenisima...LOL
08-30-2006, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by shadowgriffen
Thanks pimp, I freaking LOVE that chick on your signature...man que chuleria de mujer! esta buenisima...LOL
