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YOUR RESEARCHReplacing starter motor on a 996
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Disconnect battery and cover the terminal or battery
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Suggestion
Disconnect the battery and cover the terminal or battery.
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Suggestion
Disconnect the line from the tank venting valve and the electrical plug connection.
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Suggestion
Disconnect the vent line for the oil separator at the intake distributor.
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Has anyone Replaced a starter on a 996 on their own???
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Has anyone Replaced a starter on a 996 on their own??? If you have how difficult is it and what tools are needed.
I own a 2000 996 coupe!
Any feedback is gladly appreciated
Its not to bad
13mm for the air box bolt
flat head for the air box tuber
10 mm to take off the throttle body support nut
flat head to losten the clamps for the intake distrubutor
flat head to loosen the clamps for the intake tuning pipe
10mm for the s terminal on the starter
13mm for the 12v terminal on the starter
16mm for the starter bolts
long extenions and a rachet makes it easier
why do you think your is bad?
they dont fail too often
PROBALY ON THE HIGH SIDE OF FAIR UNLESS THAT INCLUDES THE STARTER THEN ITS A STEAL.
figure on 3-4 hours labor x the shops hourly rate + taxs and shop supplies ect
Removing of the starter
FYI
: Read Robin's
above mentioned link
till "
Loosen the coolant drain hose connection bracket
". This
approx
. brings you to #4 below.
1. Disconnect the battery and cover the terminal or battery. Remove the complete air cleaner assembly.
2. Disconnect the line from the tank venting valve and the electrical plug connection. Disconnect the electrical plug connections at the idle speed positioner and throttle potentiometer.
3. Disengage accelerator cable and remove throttle body. Pull off vacuum check valve.
4. Disconnect the vent line for the oil separator at the intake distributor. Undo all hose clamps (4 ea.) at the intake distributor and push the rubber sleeves to the side. Pull out intake distributor to the rear.
5. Pullback protective cap on the starter cable and undo cable terminal 30 (M8)and terminal 50 (M6)at the starter.
6. Undo the upper fastening screw. To do this, use the following3/8 inch tool: 3 long extensions, cross handle, universaljoint and hexagon socket wrench insert alf 15. The joints can be secured using adhesive tape.
7. Undo the lower fastening screw from the right generator mounting side.
8. Carefully remove the starter from the engine compartment to the rear.
