The starter in my z died last night on a quick trip to the store with my wife...did not like pushing it home...it had been going for a while....

Quick question...will I need to drop the y-pipe to replace the starter...it was too dark last night to see, and I MUST get it runnung tonight...I wanted to see how many beers I might need to pickup on the way home...

Thanks

Jim

 

I have read many times that you have to drop the Y-pipe but I never have, I have changed a few starters on these cars and have never had to, there is a way you can manipulate the starter as to be able to remove it without dropping the pipe, it's hard to explain but it's possible. I think most people just save time and agrivation by dropping the pipe and make it easier on themselves but I'm into pain and agrivation.

 

Well, I have one, with the bigger Y-pipe (L69) even.... it isn't necessary on mine.

 

You shouldnt have to. The original starter on my L69 took a poo a while back and I didnt have to drop the y-pipe. I have since added the bigger style (high-torque) starter and now I have to drop the y-pipe if I want to pull the starter out. Not even a big deal anyway.