[SE Off Road1]

Changed the starter today. Lots of write ups and videos so I won’t go into that. The biggest issue that many run into are the starter bolts. I used my 1/2 inch flex head ratchet with a deep well socket. Made easy work and the handle contoured perfectly away from the firewall. With a cheater on it I was able to comfortably apply torque from the center of the engine compartment for both fasteners. Added a picture of the wrench and the orientation on the old starter in the vice. I also did not drain coolant from the throttle actuator and just removed the 4 bolts and moved it away. That gasket should be replaced as well as the intake gaskets. Both are marked replace in the ESM. I changed them all. Took me 3.5 hours taking my time. Hopefully it solved my one click and cycling the key a couple times. So far 2 for 2.

 

[SE Off Road1]

Thanks for your write up. Yeah, I wanted to remove the intake to get it real clean. I also wanted it out of the engine bay while working. The fuel line was no sweat, I used one of my Lisle disconnects. For our trucks it is the 39210. Forgot how fast it turns over!

 

[SE Off Road1]

Starter looks identical to the OEM reman I went with. Lot of guys leave the fuel connected but I personally liked having the intake out of the way. Also much easier to inspect and clean. The Lisle 39210 work’s excellent. I purchased a kit with a variety of them years ago. They are nice machined aluminum and will last a lifetime. Yeah, my mid section was sore for a couple days after being sprawled across my engine bay. Your lift definitely added to the challenge I’m sure. Nice job!