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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: Bmw02er on October 15, 2009, 03:32:04 AM

Title: Starter replacement (how to?)
Post by: Bmw02er on October 15, 2009, 03:32:04 AM

The starter in my '90 318is is starting to make spooling sounds, and sometimes just making a loud CLICK when I make contact. We all know what this is going to amount to so I need to acquire a new one. I looked down the engine compartment and it looks like a hellish job to do the exchange. I noted some torx head bolts. Is there a good trick or standard procedure to do this? What do I need to remove to get some space to work in?