starter!!!!

[jacks3am]

my starter is goin bad, where is it located on a 97' 5.4?

 

[walnuts4x4]

its on the right (passenger) side of the motor... kinda hidden by tranny bell housing... its hard to see but it is there

 

[99 Expy]

Yup, that's where it was on my 4.6, I just replaced mine in December. I think there are 2 bolts that come out towards the front of the truck, and 1 from the back, the 1 in the back was a PITA to find and get to, but it goes back together much easier. And I think mine cost $150 at the parts store with a core charge.

 

[jacks3am]

well how about this, mine starts usually, then sometimes not at all, i wait a day and it starts back up, i read it could just be corrosion on the terminals on the starter?

 

[walnuts4x4]

I would check for corrosion and then look for starter relay....

 

[jacks3am]

thanks gang

 

[99 Expy]

If you haven't you should check for corrosion, next time it doesn't start, turn your ignition to run, then put a pliers or something on both sides of your starter solenoid in the engine bay. If it starts, then your solenoid is bad and much cheaper to replace.

 

[tmajikman]

also, if it does not start next time, hit the starter with a hammer, if it starts, the starter is more than likely the problem.

 

[jacks3am]

hah ik about the starter solenoid trick, thats what i was hoping it was but of course it had to be the starter, we tried hammer and it still wont go, the starter is pronounced dead! bout to get a new one for 70 bucks from a local shop

 

[panda24619]

not to bad for a starter. brand new or used?

 

[jacks3am]

either brand new or re manned, but most likely brand new

 

[dgray69]

very good price, paid 137 for mine