Is there a DIY on a starter?

chino3686 · 09-19-2012, 01:35 PM

Dealer says I need to replace the starter, but its $1114.08. Does anyone know of a DIY on this?

e90drvr · 09-21-2012, 02:24 PM

I pm'd you. Email me.

monkey_wrench · 09-21-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by e90drvr

I pm'd you. Email me.

I can't remember if there's a DIY or not.

It's a bitch though, at least it was on my 330i.
The intake manifold was the biggest bitch

andrey_gta · 09-21-2012, 09:44 PM

Yes follow manifold swap to get to the starter...
6-8h

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