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VIKINGWHALE · 11-01-2010, 07:01 PM

Hello all.....I'm new here so please bear with me, thanks

I have a 1988 Toyota Corolla and would like some help in changing out the starter motor assembly....If you need me to give any more info I can do that.
I appreciate ANY help you can give me.

Blof-fan · 11-02-2010, 01:40 PM

First of, what engine are we talking here?
And what did you want to know? just changing the complete starter for a new one? That isn't difficult. 2 Bolts and some wiring to be undone and you already have the thing in you hands

Or do you want to overhaul the starter? If so, take a look at this page:
http://www.corollaae92gts.nl/the_engine.htm
Scroll down to August 31st, 2008

hairball · 11-02-2010, 02:02 PM

Like Blof-fan said...

VIKINGWHALE · 11-02-2010, 08:24 PM

Sorry for my shortcoming in not providing the engine type, it's a 4 cyl. 16 valve single cam 96.8 cu in displacement, it's a 4AF engine carburetored California emission.
The engine is IN the vehicle..

and what I need to know is whether the starter motor assembly can be removed without pulling the engine----and if so, what other parts will have to be removed to gain access to the starter for removal.
Thanks again for the links that you sent...

Blof-fan · 11-03-2010, 11:15 AM

If I am not mistaken, the starter on the 4A-F engine is on the intake side of the block. So that does make it a bit difficult to reach.
But if you really want some good room to work, remove the complete intake and should be able to get to it and work on it comfortably.

If you have the means to do so, get the car in the air and you will be able to get to it from underneeth without the need to remove anything.

Good luck!

VIKINGWHALE · 11-03-2010, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blof-fan

If I am not mistaken, the starter on the 4A-F engine is on the intake side of the block. So that does make it a bit difficult to reach.
But if you really want some good room to work, remove the complete intake and should be able to get to it and work on it comfortably.

If you have the means to do so, get the car in the air and you will be able to get to it from underneeth without the need to remove anything.

Good luck!

THANK YOU just doesn't seem to be sufficient....but thank you ;-)) I'm going to try going underneath......vehicle was in such bad shape that I'm shocked I got this far with it.....I thought the nightmare was over when I redid the circuit board, in which folks (not on this site) told me was impossible!! Got it running about 3 hours ago after replacing the high voltage coil........so now will go under and get at the starter....thanks again! Will you be available in case I have (hopefully not) any other problems?

Blof-fan · 11-04-2010, 11:09 AM

Hahaha, I check this forum almost everyday.
And if I'm not here, you can always send me an email.

My contact information can be found on http://www.corollaae92gts.nl/contact_eng.htm

But there are a lot of people that can answer you questions on this forum