do i have to remove the starter to remove tranny

[er22bball0302]

got a 99cobra im trying to pull my old t-445 to make room for the tko600 coming monday i have everthing done except romoving the starter( i was told i needed to remove it) and a few more bolts on the bell housing.... do i have to remove the starter its a pain in the ass to get to because of my lt headers.. or can i pull the tranny and leave it atTACHED

 

[BensBACobra]

yeah i'd also like to know if i have to remove my tranny to replace my starter... (97 cobra)

 

[er22bball0302]

im pretty sure you dont have to remove your transmission my starter bolts thourgh a metal gasket like piece that is inbetween the block and bellhousing then into the transmission housing i have to remove three bolts then the starter comes right here is an article about removing a t-45 from a 99 cobra has lots of details i found it very helpful.... hope this helps you http://mysite.verizon.net/txsnakecharmer/trans.htm

 

[cold96snake]

Ben's in a ba bad mood.
Use common sense here.

 

[Dope 97GT]

yes you do have to remove the starter because its connected by 3 bolts to the bell housing on the t-45...just removed mine about 2 months ago. The haynes manual doesnt show that but it is necessary. The top bolt is hard to get at so take your time and be patient. Also i left the top bolt of the 3 kind of loose so i wouldnt have to work as hard if i had to remove the tranny or starter again.

 

[BensBACobra]

Ben's in a ba bad mood.
Use common sense here.

i use common sense all the time. like when i try to make jokes that arent funny.