100 Series Starter Repair

[strong_toy]

If anyone is interested to see this done, I am planning to remove the starter on the 100 this weekend and replace the contacts and plunger. Doesn't sound too difficult other than the weight of lifting the intake manifold out of the engine bay. The parts should be at Fred Anderson Saturday morning and I will try to get started in the afternoon. If you would like to drop by, either PM or give me a call. When it's done, I'll post a couple of pics.

In case you are wondering what's the big deal about replacing the starter, here is a link to the 100 FAQ thread.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series...lacing-100-series-98-up-starter-contacts.html

 

[strong_toy]

That's what I figured.

Just kidding.

Especially being late notice and all. The starter began acting up on Wednesday, so I wanted to get it fixed ASAP to keep from being stranded somewhere.

Here are pics of tonight's tear down. Tomorrow will be contacts and plunger swap and reassembly...

 

[77cruiser]

wow! they couldnt find a less convenient location to put the starter?

 

[krzyabncanuck]

A few vehicles i have seen over the years have done the same thing.

 

[lt1fire]

That's kinda retarded..... did toyota design the 100 after an all night
bender??

Good luck with that thing Clint

 

[96Cruiser13]

that location is plain stupid!

Never in my life have i seen something like that. Good luck

 

[strong_toy]

It really isn't all that bad to repair/swap, only takes time and patience. Especially since it can go 100,000 miles between maintenance intervals.

FWIW, I replaced the spark plugs at the same time since a lot of the wiring and vacuum lines are removed or loose.

 

[96Cruiser13]

yeah, doesn't look hard, just doesn't seem smart lol....

 

[krzyabncanuck]

Do all that PM while you have it that far. Anything that makes it easier at least.

 

[Balto1223]

yeah, doesn't look hard, just doesn't seem smart lol....

 

[Balto1223]

Did you have to replace the gaskets when you got to the starter?? Thanks. I'm having starter issues myself. This thread was very helpful

 

[southerncruiser62]

Clint I did these a few months back and it really wasn't that bad. Didn't have a second set of hands so took me a little longer.

 

[NCFJ]

Wow, gotta love engineers that design this stuff. Reminds me of the 80's era Chevy Monza with optional V8, you had to remove the motor mount on the DS and jack the engine over to access the two rear plugs. The steering prevented it any other way. Lots of 6 plug tune ups done on those cars.

 

[southerncruiser62]

Wow, gotta love engineers that design this stuff. Reminds me of the 80's era Chevy Monza with optional V8, you had to remove the motor mount on the DS and jack the engine over to access the two rear plugs. The steering prevented it any other way. Lots of 6 plug tune ups done on those cars.

Toyota did this same thing on the highlander V6. Doing the timing belt on Shelley's RX330 required jacking motor up to remove lower water pump bolts. Made for a pain when reinstalling motor mount...