[968bill]

I'll be replacing my clutch in the next week or so and since the starter has to be dropped I thought I'd clean it up WIIT. Per the records the starter was replaced almost 60K mi. ago so I suspect the brushes are in need of replacement.



Is there a source for these brushes or is it a case of take it apart, see what's in there and then go fetch the parts?



Any other suggestions for while I'm in there?



I'm soaking the exhaust bolts nuts in PB Blaster at least every other day right now,



TIA

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[Greimann]

I can't help on the starter issue, but know that Sunset Imports can get you a reman starter for about $100.



If you are going in for a clutch job, be sure to replace the fork pivot shaft and needle bearings. The shaft gets little dents impressed in the surface, giving the pedal a notchy feeling. Much smoother with new parts.



When taking down the exhaust system, remove the whole thing in one piece from the header flange to the muffler. Much easier to remove the hanger bolts than wrestle with the top two bolts at the cat flange.



O2 sensor original? It should be replaced at least once in the cars lifetime.

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[Brian]

i'll confirm that when i cleaned my starter out this winter, the brushes were badly worn. i think there's five of them????

i didn't know where to look for new ones.

if you find a source, plz post it. i'd also be interested. we could always try a group buy if it's worth anything?

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[968bill]

[quote name='Greimann' date='Mar 3 2006, 09:38 AM']If you are going in for a clutch job, be sure to replace the fork pivot shaft and needle bearings. The shaft gets little dents impressed in the surface, giving the pedal a notchy feeling. Much smoother with new parts.



When taking down the exhaust system, remove the whole thing in one piece from the header flange to the muffler. Much easier to remove the hanger bolts than wrestle with the top two bolts at the cat flange.



O2 sensor original? It should be replaced at least once in the cars lifetime.

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I have the clutch disk, PP. TOB, release lever shaft bearings, new flywheel bolts, pilot bearing and rear seal coming from Paragon, parts should be here today.



Thanks for the tip on the exhaust system. As for the O2 Sensor, I'll look through the records but I don't think it's been replaced and w/ 105K on the clock it's about due. Thanks for the reminder, I went through a faulty O2 sensor problem on the 911, don't want to do that again though now my troubleshooting skills should be much better.



I would rather just replace the brushes if I can, save $90+ for other projects.

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[gbarrier]

Save yourself a couple of bucks when you do the oxygen sensor (and it does make a difference) and go to the local autoparts store (we use Autozone around here) and pick up a Bosche P/N 13953. They're used on Ford Mustangs late 80s up thru at least 92 with v8. Splice the wires as the plug is different. Crimp, not solder on the spice. Works great and cost around $40 or less. P/N 13913 is the same with shorter wires.

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[Brian]

i ordered an o2 sensor from paragon.

it had a fancy weatherproof splice kit.



definitely saves tons of cash to splice into the original connector.

make sure you do it cleanly, it's in a spot that will take some abuse.

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[ebarone968]

I am having trouble with my starter. I am only getting the solenoid click at the starter. Battery is new. Apparently the motor has jammed. Any tips other tips on removal ? Do we have a current source for replacement or rebuild ? Thanks anyone

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[DaveN]

If you can get under your car the removal is pretty straight forward. I had mine rebuilt for 80.00. It's a standard Bosch starter.

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