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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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where exactly is the starter located on my car?96 gs-t
 
Old Oct 2, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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right on the side of the bell housing. the big pill shaped thing

i believe its in the back of the engine
 
Old Oct 2, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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Yeah, it's in the back of the engine bay. I just replaced mine.

It's a pretty easy fix if that is what your doing. Two bolts and an electrical connection and your done.
 
Old Oct 2, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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You gotta move the battery and battery tray and its hard to see, you gotta fell it out.
 
Old Oct 2, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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What if your battery is in the trunk[sm=smiley20.gif]
 
Old Oct 2, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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What if your battery is in the trunk[sm=smiley20.gif]
you should still disconnect it so you dont short anything out. starter/alternator arc's are nasty
 
Old Oct 2, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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friend of mine melted his wedding ring to his finger because of an alternator arc.
 
Old Oct 2, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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holy crap that's nuts! ugh i can't even imagine that... and silver i'm with you on the battery in the trunk situation
 
Old Oct 2, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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What if your battery is in the trunk[sm=smiley20.gif]
you should still disconnect it so you dont short anything out. starter/alternator arc's are nasty
Oh, I know. I was just messing with DSM1990gsx and his post.
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You gotta move the battery and battery tray and its hard to see, you gotta fell it out.
 
Old Oct 2, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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wha does a battery relocation do? anything. what do people mainly do it for?
 

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