Starter replacement time?

[Itskyle]

Any ideas how long this should take on my 66?

[darzoom]

I imagine if it is going to a shop you are looking at between 1-3 hours depending if they are pulling the motor to replace the support beating. Though I am sure it can be done, I have never had any luck changing the bearing without pulling the motor. I am sure others have differing experiences.

[Itskyle]

I imagine if it is going to a shop you are looking at between 1-3 hours depending if they are pulling the motor to replace the support beating. Though I am sure it can be done, I have never had any luck changing the bearing without pulling the motor. I am sure others have differing experiences.

So far, I've busted one Dpter and one extender trying to get the wheel off to get the starter off. Also, took out the heater box hose to allow easier access.

Turns out, had a dickens of a time getting off the visible nut which is a 17mm one. I had to heat it but I didn't have a good socket driver to use.

Kind of worried about the nut on the other side that I can't see. I was worried enough heating the one it with the amount of oil my herbie leaks.

I won't be able to heat that one at all. I am not going to try and heat itby feel.

The new starter said something about the starter bushing needing a special tool to remove the bushing and that you should remove the existing bushing before putting in the new starter something about voiding a warranty.

Gotta go now. Wish me jack tomorrow morning

[Itskyle]

It took two nights, and one afternoon.

This can be done without removing the engine. The trick is to remove the heater hose from the engine after removing the right rear tire.

Of course, precautions like jack stands, disconnecting the battery, and a good amount of luck help as well.

Kyle
Glad to be back on the road again,
In my 66 beetle

[darzoom]

Glad you were able to make it happen and get the new starter and bushing in.

Great work!

[Blue Baron]

As Darzoom said, there is a bushing in the transmission bellhousing that the starter shaft turns in, which should be replaced with the starter. Best to look up in the hole with a mirror. If the bushing still looks true and the hole isn't ovaled, it should still be good to use.

Also, I always remove the upper bolt first.