Clutch time..Pulling The Starter Sucks!!

bd98gt · January 1st, 2012, 10:24 PM

Sup guys..It's been a bit since I've been around..It's time to replace the clutch,pressure plate and throw out bearing in the 98 Stang..Damn the starter bolts suck..lol...Does anyone have any tricks to get the top one out so that I don't spend hours on it??

projectGT · January 1st, 2012, 10:31 PM

Go from the front of the car. It takes a few extensions but makes it really easy and I personally didn't put it back on.

brharris777 · January 1st, 2012, 10:36 PM

There is like 2 combos of extensions and swivels that can get you there and it is quite tricky. I wrote the combination down and put it in my glove box, unfortunately my car is in storage or i would tell you. I put mine back in, but next time it comes out, its stayin out.

1996 GT · January 2nd, 2012, 12:04 AM

A few flex sockets, going from the front, a few swear words. Also an air ratchet helps a lot too. Took me a solid 30 minutes to get the top one back in.

Vect0rmask · January 2nd, 2012, 12:13 AM

Just like they said, some swivels and extensions right through the front. I left mine out so I wouldn't have to deal with it next time.

yamanx · January 3rd, 2012, 02:22 AM

Tubular K-member FTW.

Before I had the K-member I used a ratchet like this..

this and a little extension and it was a breeze. Top part bending to help get around the tough angles.

97S281 · January 3rd, 2012, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by projectGT

Go from the front of the car. It takes a few extensions but makes it really easy and I personally didn't put it back on.

And a swivel. I have done it this way several times. Auto's seem to be harder than manuels though but that shouldn't be a problem for you.

bd98gt · January 4th, 2012, 12:49 AM

Thanks for the tips..That's the longest time it has ever taken me to get a starter out.Haha.
The good news is that it's all apart and I'll be putting it back together tomorrow.

zigbigadoru · January 4th, 2012, 11:56 PM

i have had to do my starter multiple times and by the time i did it the last time i didnt really have an issue with it

by the last time i fiddled with it i was able to get the starter in and out in less than an hour. ask me how i know

anyhow i think i just used an extension and a 10mm socket with a 3/8 ractchet

January 1st, 2012, 10:24 PM	#1
bd98gt Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 96 iTrader: 0 reviews	Clutch time..Pulling The Starter Sucks!! Sup guys..It's been a bit since I've been around..It's time to replace the clutch,pressure plate and throw out bearing in the 98 Stang..Damn the starter bolts suck..lol...Does anyone have any tricks to get the top one out so that I don't spend hours on it??

January 1st, 2012, 10:36 PM	#3
brharris777 Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bismarck ND Posts: 1,919 iTrader: 0 reviews	There is like 2 combos of extensions and swivels that can get you there and it is quite tricky. I wrote the combination down and put it in my glove box, unfortunately my car is in storage or i would tell you. I put mine back in, but next time it comes out, its stayin out. __________________ " When in doubt, go flat out"- Colin McRae MM Cobra Club #76 MM Cleavage Club #14 285 CREW #8

January 3rd, 2012, 02:22 AM	#6
yamanx Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 105 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tubular K-member FTW. Before I had the K-member I used a ratchet like this.. this and a little extension and it was a breeze. Top part bending to help get around the tough angles. __________________ Mods: Full Griggs suspension, Koni coilovers, Cobra brakes with SS lines, sub frame connectors, 3.73s, 5-speed swap, TR6's

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January 1st, 2012, 10:31 PM	#2
projectGT Regular 1996 mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: vandenberg afb, ca Posts: 357 iTrader: 1 reviews	Go from the front of the car. It takes a few extensions but makes it really easy and I personally didn't put it back on.

January 2nd, 2012, 12:04 AM	#4
1996 GT Traction...? 1996 GT/ 2008 GT Vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,207 iTrader: 0 reviews	A few flex sockets, going from the front, a few swear words. Also an air ratchet helps a lot too. Took me a solid 30 minutes to get the top one back in.

January 2nd, 2012, 12:13 AM	#5
Vect0rmask Regular 1996 Mustang GT Convt. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 81 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just like they said, some swivels and extensions right through the front. I left mine out so I wouldn't have to deal with it next time.

January 4th, 2012, 12:49 AM	#8
bd98gt Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 96 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the tips..That's the longest time it has ever taken me to get a starter out.Haha. The good news is that it's all apart and I'll be putting it back together tomorrow.

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