that is not unheard of, there are many shady mechanics out there. I’ve worked with a couple of ripoff artist. get a second opinion from someone who will look at it for free and see what they think, if they suspect foul play, sue em. But it also could have been a simple mistake…. so just get it looked at by a reliable 3rd party and go from there.
I just had my starter replaced and now there is some weird noise that the mechanic said is from the exhaust. Do you think he could have unscrewed something or done something wrong with the exhaust system because it wasn’t making that noise before he worked on the car.
Okay cool I just finished trying to get it out with liquid wrench but that didn’t cut it. Ill try the torch with the PB blaster tomorrow ill let you know how it goes, thanks a lot.
use a mirror and look and see if it’s on the body of the starter. there’s one one the bottom and one at the top if it’s stuck, use PB blaster, WD won’t cut it. I had to use a box end wrench and a lot of time, a ratcheting wrench would have been ideal. If it still won’t come loose, heat it up with a small torch and then spray the PB on it, but be careful cause it will boil and spray on you. the heat will pull the PB into the threads and it should come right out. let me know if that doesn’t work.
I’ve been trying to replace a starter on that same car for 2 days now, I’m having trouble removing the top bolt on the starter, but I’m not quite sure if I’m unscrewing the correct bolt. Is there anyway you can tell me which one it is, just to make sure I’m unscrewing the right one. I’ve applied WD-40 but it’s still not coming out, don’t know what else to do
thanks … my car is the same as a ’95 ford tortus .. sometimes i have to look up the ford in order to get any info.
i have searched for a third bolt … none .. ill try the mallet tomorrow .. i hesitated doing that … thanks again.
I’m not familiar with that specific car, but there might be a third bolt. if you’ve got all of them out, tap it with a rubber mallet and see if it’s loose. just don’t let it fall on your head. I can’t find much info on that car, so just double check for more bolts or screws. some are a tight fit, so that may be the issue or maybe the teeth are stuck in the engaged position.
very good and helpful video … i have removed both upper and lower bolts .. the starter wont budge .. i mean it still seems like its bolted up … cant figuar it out ?
my car is a 1995 mercury sable.
any ideas ?
If I do any more vids like that, I’ll try and make them less shakey and better put together. it’s really hard to film and work on it. for the starter, they’re pretty similar on most cars so hopefully it still helps.
Very helpful my starter went out on my Mercury Sable 02 with I was able to check and change my own starter I feel good about since I’m a woman thanks a lot
Just returned home from troubleshooting a 2002 Taurus, and it looks like it may need a starter replace. Your video helped a lot. Appreciate your efforts.
Great thanks my sisters just went out on her and the garage she had her car towed to says they want 300 plus to change out the starter with it right out in the open like that I can’t belive they would charge so much thanks again good video
Thanks for the help i had he same problem with my navigator dealer wanted 550.00 to replace went to autozone paid 150.00 for starter with life time warranty installed with the help of your video
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that is not unheard of, there are many shady mechanics out there. I’ve worked with a couple of ripoff artist. get a second opinion from someone who will look at it for free and see what they think, if they suspect foul play, sue em. But it also could have been a simple mistake…. so just get it looked at by a reliable 3rd party and go from there.
I just had my starter replaced and now there is some weird noise that the mechanic said is from the exhaust. Do you think he could have unscrewed something or done something wrong with the exhaust system because it wasn’t making that noise before he worked on the car.
sweet, that’s cool. I did the same trick on a trailer hitch from the 70’s.
I finally got the starter out and replaced it with the PB blaster and the torch, thanks a ton for the advice.
Okay cool I just finished trying to get it out with liquid wrench but that didn’t cut it. Ill try the torch with the PB blaster tomorrow ill let you know how it goes, thanks a lot.
use a mirror and look and see if it’s on the body of the starter. there’s one one the bottom and one at the top if it’s stuck, use PB blaster, WD won’t cut it. I had to use a box end wrench and a lot of time, a ratcheting wrench would have been ideal. If it still won’t come loose, heat it up with a small torch and then spray the PB on it, but be careful cause it will boil and spray on you. the heat will pull the PB into the threads and it should come right out. let me know if that doesn’t work.
I’ve been trying to replace a starter on that same car for 2 days now, I’m having trouble removing the top bolt on the starter, but I’m not quite sure if I’m unscrewing the correct bolt. Is there anyway you can tell me which one it is, just to make sure I’m unscrewing the right one. I’ve applied WD-40 but it’s still not coming out, don’t know what else to do
I can’t find info on that car either, weird. You could try to pry it loose with a pry bar.
thanks … my car is the same as a ’95 ford tortus .. sometimes i have to look up the ford in order to get any info.
i have searched for a third bolt … none .. ill try the mallet tomorrow .. i hesitated doing that … thanks again.
I’m not familiar with that specific car, but there might be a third bolt. if you’ve got all of them out, tap it with a rubber mallet and see if it’s loose. just don’t let it fall on your head. I can’t find much info on that car, so just double check for more bolts or screws. some are a tight fit, so that may be the issue or maybe the teeth are stuck in the engaged position.
very good and helpful video … i have removed both upper and lower bolts .. the starter wont budge .. i mean it still seems like its bolted up … cant figuar it out ?
my car is a 1995 mercury sable.
any ideas ?
Yeah, I’ve been trying to be more professional about it. I learn as I go. thanks the tips though, they help me help others.
for future reference it will help if you say where the part is located and what kind of tools might be needed
If I do any more vids like that, I’ll try and make them less shakey and better put together. it’s really hard to film and work on it. for the starter, they’re pretty similar on most cars so hopefully it still helps.
it is and old car is a 96 ford contour but i will keep watching your videos and used whatever can help thru diferent things
Hey, thanks. I hope you get it all sorted out. Broken cars are a real pain.
thanks a lot my car is doing exactly what you showed now i have a lead on where to start and i can do it myself great job
nice! that’s pretty sweet.
Very helpful my starter went out on my Mercury Sable 02 with I was able to check and change my own starter I feel good about since I’m a woman thanks a lot
Yep, that’s why I do it, to help you. good luck.
Just returned home from troubleshooting a 2002 Taurus, and it looks like it may need a starter replace. Your video helped a lot. Appreciate your efforts.
that’s cool. I’ll keep making these types of vids when they pop up. good luck.
Great thanks my sisters just went out on her and the garage she had her car towed to says they want 300 plus to change out the starter with it right out in the open like that I can’t belive they would charge so much thanks again good video
yeah, it’s a real money saver doing it yourself. Glad I could help.
Thanks for the help i had he same problem with my navigator dealer wanted 550.00 to replace went to autozone paid 150.00 for starter with life time warranty installed with the help of your video