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YOUR RESEARCHReplacing starter motor

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Use 3/8 wobbly extension attached

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I used a 3/8 wobbly extension attached to a 3/8 straight extension to reach the lower starter nut ..

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You don't have to remove the alternator to replace a starter motor ..

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You don't have to remove the alternator to replace a starter motor ..

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You don't have to remove the alternator to replace a starter motor ..

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Use 3/8 wobbly extension attached

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I used a 3/8 wobbly extension attached to a 3/8 straight extension to reach the lower starter nut ..

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

You don't have to remove the alternator to replace a starter motor .. I used a 3/8 wobbly extension attached to a 3/8 straight extension to reach the lower starter nut .. you'll need a large bar to crack it off .. You can by hand put the bolt in the socket to refit .. there is enough room to get your hand there . Probably already mentioned but some pictures to show how . Pictures courtesy of Sp1ke .

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Good pics, thanks. I replaced mine recently following Alex's thread http://www.911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=101392&highlight=starter+motor . You're absolutely right about wobble bars, essential tools for a 996 and you need a long extension for this job.

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