Need help replacing a starter (Not LS1)
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Need help replacing a starter (Not LS1) My parents minivan, a 98 Voyager, will no longer start. It seems it was cranking, the engine began to turn over, but never started. So went to crank again and now nothing. You can still hear the relay clicking, and the starter solenoid clicking, so im assuming those are both still working. So got a replacement starter.... except I cant get the old starter out! Theres only two bolts that me, or anyone else thats looked, can see. Even the replacement starter only has two mounting points, so I dont think its being held up anywhere. But even with those 2 bolts out, the best I can do is get the starter to rock back and forth maybe 1/4". It feels like the gears are still meshed with the motor, and its not allowing the starter to pull out. This is my first time doing a starter, so its possible im missing something. Just wanted to see if there are any tips/ideas out there? And yeah, i tried the bfh already! 
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Dont see one. The starter doesnt appear to be held up by anything more than being meshed with the engine. Is it safe to put some serious force into prying it off, or am I going to risk damaging the splines?
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Originally Posted by 00CaliforniaZ28
My parents minivan, a 98 Voyager, will no longer start. It seems it was cranking, the engine began to turn over, but never started. So went to crank again and now nothing. You can still hear the relay clicking, and the starter solenoid clicking, so im assuming those are both still working.
Your parents are lucky.
P.S. Take the starter to an auto parts store to have them bench test it for free.
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Thanks for the reply! The van has trouble starting when its not parked on Level ground with low fuel, so thats why it was cranking for a bit... probably why the starter went out also im guessing. I tried jumping it first, thinking it was a low battery as well, but with no luck. Ive had 3 people try to get this thing out and we've made zero progress! I guess it likes its home and doesnt wanna leave! Oh well, I guess I might just have it towed somewhere, since I cant seem to get anywhere with it.
Oh well, I guess I might just have it towed somewhere, since I cant seem to get anywhere with it. Thread Starter
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Ive tried it in nuetral, drive, reverse... ive tried rolling the car back and forth... doesnt seem to be helping. Ive tried pulling the car on jackstands and spinning the wheels while someone tries to pull on the starter. Really everything I can think of? If I really put some effort into it with a pry bar, am I risking doing serious damage? Its really the only thing I havent tried it seems.
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