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**cooljess76** · 02-10-2012, 02:21 AM

You need a bunch of long extensions and a swivel. After a certain date, they started using threaded starter housings instead of the bolt-through design. It makes it a heck of a lot easier because you don't need someone holding a socket on a long extension on a nut on the front side. So when you order your replacement starter, make sure you get a newer one. Any e36 starter will work 4cyl 6cyl it doesn't matter, but just make sure you get one from a newer model. And don't take apart the intake manifold. there's plenty of room to remove the starter from underneath. Unbolt it, rotate it 270 degrees and it drops straight down.

Edit; Oh yeah, make special note of the wiring(take a picture) and disconnect the battery before you start removing it.

02-10-2012, 02:21 AM	#6
cooljess76 NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 iTrader: (6) Photo Gallery	You need a bunch of long extensions and a swivel. After a certain date, they started using threaded starter housings instead of the bolt-through design. It makes it a heck of a lot easier because you don't need someone holding a socket on a long extension on a nut on the front side. So when you order your replacement starter, make sure you get a newer one. Any e36 starter will work 4cyl 6cyl it doesn't matter, but just make sure you get one from a newer model. And don't take apart the intake manifold. there's plenty of room to remove the starter from underneath. Unbolt it, rotate it 270 degrees and it drops straight down. Edit; Oh yeah, make special note of the wiring(take a picture) and disconnect the battery before you start removing it.