98 Gs4 Starter Removal?

[new big400]

I am going to have my car in for some bodywork and when I do I want to rebuild the starter its been causing some probs.My searches have turned up nothing.Has this been covered or does anyone have any advice? From what I have read this sounds like it could be a pain.

[TurboGS300]

Once you get it off, it's no different than any other starter. Replace the solenoid, brushes, and clean the armature, lube it up and you should be good to go. <_<

[new big400]

Is it under the intake manifold?

[TurboGS300]

Is it under the intake manifold?

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It should be on the drivers side where the block bolts up to the tranny(down low). With the cost of all the parts it's cheaper just to buy a new starter starter

[chuckb]

Is it under the intake manifold?

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It should be on the drivers side where the block bolts up to the tranny(down low). With the cost of all the parts it's cheaper just to buy a new starter starter

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I don't know how different the starters are, but my es was just click sometimes when you turn key, I replaced solenoid contacts and sanded plunger, worked like a champ. $15 for the contacts from toyota.

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...showtopic=19266

http://www.off-road.com/toyota/tech/starter/

[SRK]

On the Lexus V-8's the starter is under the intake manifold. That's what makes the job less than easy.

If you are re-installing a starter you have repaired, test it carefully on the bench. Otherwise have it rebuilt professionaly, as they test it after rebuilding.

[TurboGS300]

On the Lexus V-8's the starter is under the intake manifold.

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Thanks SRK, didn't realize that. B)

[new big400]

I searched everywhere before figuring out it was under the manifold.Now why would they put something so prone to going out in such a tough spot.Ive been very happy working on my car it seemed like they thought of everything when building it but this is too much.