Cant find 12 pt upper bolt
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Cant find 12 pt upper bolt
So I've read all about the elusive 12 pt upper starter bolt. My car has times where the starter doesn't work and suspect a dead spot. In trying to remove the starter I cannot find the 12 pt bolt. I'm attaching pictures. Is this where the bolt should be? Is it snapped off by PO?
Hopefully someone that has done this will recognize something in these pictures. I just can't figure out how to remove the starter.
I loosened the lower bolt and the starter still seems tight to the motor.
Tips appreciated.
87 XJS LHD V12
Hopefully someone that has done this will recognize something in these pictures. I just can't figure out how to remove the starter.
I loosened the lower bolt and the starter still seems tight to the motor.
Tips appreciated.
87 XJS LHD V12
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I literally just did this last night. I think its covered in crud. It took a long extension, a swivel, and a 1/2" 12 point socket to get mine out. It is tucked so close to the bell housing, that its kinda a miracle that you can get to it at all. Its tucked back in that indented area below the locate dowel, but above the starter bulge.
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I literally just did this last night. I think its covered in crud. It took a long extension, a swivel, and a 1/2" 12 point socket to get mine out. It is tucked so close to the bell housing, that its kinda a miracle that you can get to it at all. Its tucked back in that indented area below the locate dowel, but above the starter bulge.
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I thought it was a torx on mine. Until I tried a 1/2" 12 point socket, using a swivel, a 18" extension, and a pull bar, I got it. It was stuck really good. Then today, I get the call from my guy at the starter shop that my Marelli starter is "crispy". Said only two of the 4 brushes were touching the armature, and if I were going to keep the car, he recommends a new starter.
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