[W126 Coupe] Starter %%$@%

[Steve Nervig]

I've heard that on some MB models, the top bolt on the starter is  
best accessed using about 4 or 5 feet of 1/2" extension. Not sure if  
that's valid on the SEC though.

Steve


On May 7, 2006, at 9:55 AM, Hein wrote:

> I just learnt some new spectacular words.
>
> I had to try and remove the starter on the SEC in order to install  
> a new one. Not an easy task without removing the exhaust.
>
> That top allen bolt is a nut to crack.
>
> Anyway got it off using a ratchet with a few extensions on it and  
> going one click at a time.
>
> The new starter is in place with the bottom bolt, but I can't get  
> the top one started. My eyes of full of rust, my neck is in spasm,  
> my right hand is bleeding, my left arm feels like I have been lying  
> on it in a drunken stupor for twelve hours and my back feels like  
> an elephant just shoved a tusk through the center of it.
>
> I'm not taking the exhaust off and my two fingers refuse to stretch  
> more than the half inch I already forced out of them.
> I tried and now they're bleeding.
>
> Just a little rest and then I'll go back at it.....clean the blood  
> off of the keyboard first
>
> Hein
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I feel so much better now, since I gave up hope.





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