how to replace 260z starter

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mcg243
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Joined: Mon Mar 15, 2010 5:01 pm
Car: 1974 datsun 260z

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Hi Guys,
Youv'e been a great help to me in the past. Can anyone help me regarding replacing the starter in my 74 260Z? Any info. or tips would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Pat


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evildky
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ummm...it's pretty easy, and if you knwo what you are doing you can do ti fomr the op without jacking the car

remove negetive battery cable
remove wires form starter (one nut and one push on spade)
remove starter (2 bolts)
putin new starter (2 bolts)
reconnect wires (one nut one push on spade)
reconnect battery cable
turn key
go for a drive


it really is just that simple

mcg243
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Joined: Mon Mar 15, 2010 5:01 pm
Car: 1974 datsun 260z

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Thanks so much. I pick up the starter this week, can't do the work til next week. I will let you know how it goes.

SKITTLE
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Joined: Mon Jun 21, 2010 5:50 pm
Car: 1976 280Z LT1, WC T-5, MSA type 3 kit, 94 Miata seats, and more junk.

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Get a starter from a 80-83 280zx. They are lighter and a tad smaller than the stock 260z starters.

If you ever have any other questions download the FSM for free at

www.xenons30.com/reference.html


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