vincentmoy Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Hi all, I have a 1998 Imp OBS EJ22. I need to change the starter but not so sure how. Do I need to remove the cleaner box thing to get access to it? Is there any torque spec for the bolt and nuts or just as tight as I can get. I know it's also a dump question but I can't seems to be able to get the air filter upper housing off. It is 2 clips on the side but when I try to remove it something seems to can't come loose @ the bottom. I hope I don't have to remove the MAF just to check the air filter... Anyways, Thanks for any help! Vincent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Whay are you chaing the starter, they rarely go bad, ist usually the solenoid contacts that go bad. The air box can be a PITA sometimes. Sometimes there are more then two clips (I had a legacy with three.... go figure). Then wiggle it off at an angle ( a right angle to the direction of the sealing lip) Depending upon the brand of air filter that is in there, it can be putting up a bit of a fight. Some fit tighter then others. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 the bottom lip has some tabs on it, hinge the top of the air box open and then move the whole thing towards the engine. it should come free. but no big deal to disconnect the maf either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincentmoy Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 Whay are you chaing the starter, they rarely go bad, ist usually the solenoid contacts that go bad. The air box can be a PITA sometimes. Sometimes there are more then two clips (I had a legacy with three.... go figure). Then wiggle it off at an angle ( a right angle to the direction of the sealing lip) Depending upon the brand of air filter that is in there, it can be putting up a bit of a fight. Some fit tighter then others. nipper Ya, I think it's the solenoid but I can get a better deal with the whole starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Ya, I think it's the solenoid but I can get a better deal with the whole starter. Contacts are only 15.00 or less. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincentmoy Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 Contacts are only 15.00 or less. nipper Oh well... I guess it's all too late :-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 If this is a used starter inspect the contacts before you put it in. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincentmoy Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 If this is a used starter inspect the contacts before you put it in. nipper I bought it through importexpert and it said it is reman. So I guess it should perform like new right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I bought it through importexpert and it said it is reman. So I guess it should perform like new right? Hold on to your old one. There is no standard for rebuilt/reman . They may have just replaced the contacts and repainted it. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincentmoy Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 Hold on to your old one. There is no standard for rebuilt/reman . They may have just replaced the contacts and repainted it. nipper wilco, just wondering though if there is a torque for the both and nuts for the starter. And is it a pretty straight forward replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 You just need to make sure the nuts for the starter are tight. No need to fuss over the torque specs. Be sure to disconnect the negative lead on the battery before you mess with the starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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