Removing starter

1990 CADILLAC ELDORADO
290,000 MILES • 4.5L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PVALLE95
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I am just having difficulty on how I should go about removing the starter to my car. it is in a very tight area and I'm wondering if there's an easier way to get to it instead of removing the exhaust from the engine.
May 3, 2020 at 5:57 PM
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KASEKENNY
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I attached the service manual info. They are not very detailed but they do mention removing the front and rear exhaust pipes which will give room. I looked online for short cuts because I have not done a starter on this vehicle but did not find anything. So unless you see an easier way when looking at, I suspect the exhaust needs to come out.

This guide can help walk you through the steps:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Sorry I didn't have a better answer for you. Let us know if you find a better way then what is laid out here. Thanks
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May 3, 2020 at 6:09 PM
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PVALLE95
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No you are fine. I kind of figured the exhaust needed to come out, it was worth a try. Thanks!
May 3, 2020 at 6:13 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Sorry. Yeah. It never hurts to ask but short cuts are normally pretty obvious on these types of repairs. Let us know if you need anything else and we can help out. Thanks
May 3, 2020 at 7:23 PM