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Pull the starter when doing headers!

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Old 10-19-2009, 09:13 AM
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Pull the starter when doing headers!

I am so mad at myself, I installed headers on my truck a few months ago, and immediatly after doing so the starter started clicking on me from time to time. I should have pulled the starter and changed the contacts when it was right there with the manifolds out. Instead, I spend 4 hours getting the starter out yesterday, which included removing the passenger side motor mount. The good news is that the contacts are really worn, so it is an easy fix.

I really should have known better, since my 89 4runner I used to have, had the contacts go out at about the same mileage as my 92!
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Probably too late now,

But, if you still have it out, buy a starter blanket for it, the headers tend to cook the starter over time. The starter blanket will keep it going even longer.
Old 10-19-2009, 11:05 AM
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I had a blanket on it, but I don't think it mattered anyway, the contacts were just plain worn out. I will be putting the blanket back in though.
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huh... it only takes me about 2 minutes to remove mine right through the fender; of course, it's a 22re, lol
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