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Car Forum / Nissan / Nissan Z Cars / August 2003Replacing Z32 starter
How difficult is it to replace the starter on a 1990 300ZX if you're a halfway mechanically-inclined individual? Any of you guys replaced one yourself that isn't a certified Nissan mechanic? :-) S.T. > How difficult is it to replace the starter on a 1990 300ZX if you're a > halfway mechanically-inclined individual? Any of you guys replaced one > yourself that isn't a certified Nissan mechanic? :-) > > S.T. The starter itself hase about three connectors on it, those are the easy part, the hard part is the spyder web of wiring harnesses and hydrolic tubes entangling the engine. The first investment you should look into is a chilton's manual from then one you've got it made. > How difficult is it to replace the starter on a 1990 300ZX if you're a > halfway mechanically-inclined individual? Any of you guys replaced one > yourself that isn't a certified Nissan mechanic? :-) > > S.T. It's been a while since I changed the starter on my '90 300ZX. I don't remember it being that difficult. I do remember the replacement starter was a little chintzy with the battery connection cable. It was a close fit in that it almost didn't reach the connection. I had a tough time as I had just finished working out a couple of hours earlier and I my arms were getting holding the starter in place while trying to get the bolts started. Make sure to jack the car up pretty high. It will make it a lot easier. >The starter itself hase about three connectors on it, those are the easy >part, the hard part is the spyder web of wiring harnesses and hydrolic tubes [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >> >> S.T. > The starter itself hase about three connectors on it, those are the easy > part, the hard part is the spyder web of wiring harnesses and hydrolic tubes > entangling the engine. The first investment you should look into is a > chilton's manual from then one you've got it made. Chilton's didn't make manuals for the Z32. Dustin > How difficult is it to replace the starter on a 1990 300ZX if you're a > halfway mechanically-inclined individual? Any of you guys replaced one > yourself that isn't a certified Nissan mechanic? :-) > > S.T. I got lucky guys. After further investigation I figured out that it was actually just the battery that was the problem with my 1990 300ZX not starting. So, Sunday afternoon I drove my other car into town and purchased a new Interstate battery for the Z-car. After thoroughly cleaning the terminals with some CRC battery cleaner and a wire brush, I installed the new battery and the Z-car fired right up. Looks like I escaped a substantial-sized replacement part bill for the time being. I believe a Z32 starter is over $200 U.S.D. Thanks for the advice on the starter replacement anyway guys! I appreciate the feedback--because I'm sure I'll be needing one in the not too distant future. Best regards, S.T. |
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