# Starter Install\*\*HELP\*\* **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [June 9, 2008, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starter-install-help/116137 "2008-06-09T18:06:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JDM-KID](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdm-kid/32/5640_2.png) [@JDM-KID](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDM-KID)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2008, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starter-install-help/116137/1 "2008-06-09T18:06:42Z")
I know some ppl have covered this topic already but the info was not clear enough for me. I have an 92, hatch and was wondering how hard it will be to install a starter my self (I have a buddy that will help if its needed). the biggest problem I’m facing is money. so whats the cheap way of buying/ installing one, I’ve hear about a rebuild? where can I get one?. and is jacking the car up good enough to do the job, if so is there a center spot to jack up the front?. Thank for any help and sorry for the newbieness.lol ---
**Author:** ![nitescream](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8797f3/32.png) [@nitescream](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitescream)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2008, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starter-install-help/116137/2 "2008-06-09T18:12:28Z")
just buy a rebuilt start from a parts place WITH WARRNTY… NOT CT!! disconnenct power at battery… for safety Jack the car up high on the passenger side… use jack stands!! located the two bolts… easy to see!! and the top bolt sucks!! ---
**Author:** ![simplemind7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/0ea827/32.png) [@simplemind7](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/simplemind7)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2008, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starter-install-help/116137/3 "2008-06-09T18:16:01Z")
it’s not that hard, it’s just a couple bolts from the transmission into the starter and a couple wires. my favourite place to jack up the front of a 240 is the engine cross member (make sure you don’t hit the oil pan). only problem with this is that it can be a pain to get to if the car is lowered, depending on your jack. ---
**Author:** ![JDM-KID](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdm-kid/32/5640_2.png) [@JDM-KID](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDM-KID)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2008, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starter-install-help/116137/4 "2008-06-10T14:08:19Z")
Well I just made a few calls to part source and CT for a ball park number and they both say $189.00 after I return my old starter, so im looking at $249.00 up front, is this what I’m going to be stuck paying or is there a cheaper place / way. please help I want my car for the weekend.lol ---
**Author:** ![S13GG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s13gg/32/5506_2.png) [@S13GG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/S13GG)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2008, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starter-install-help/116137/5 "2008-06-10T14:18:12Z")
take the starter out and to a rebuild shop; starters/alternators in the yellow pages usually $120ish to have it rebuilt ---
**Author:** ![nitescream](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8797f3/32.png) [@nitescream](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitescream)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2008, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starter-install-help/116137/6 "2008-06-10T14:34:03Z")
i hope you know part source is CT!! it is just a parts focused store ---
**Author:** ![rmallari](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/898d66/32.png) [@rmallari](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rmallari)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2008, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starter-install-help/116137/7 "2008-06-10T16:07:43Z")
if you don’t have abs (or have removed the abs system), you should have room to change the starter from the top without having to jack up the car and what not. i mite have a spare used starter but i’m pretty far from burlington ---
**Author:** ![forrory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/6de8d8/32.png) [@forrory](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/forrory)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2008, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starter-install-help/116137/8 "2008-06-10T17:55:07Z")
I got my rebuilt started for 90 bucks, if you have any friends that own a shop ask them to have one delivered to them and then just pay them for it way cheaper for parts. ---
**Author:** ![m\_wolfenden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ce73a5/32.png) [@m\_wolfenden](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/m_wolfenden)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2008, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starter-install-help/116137/9 "2008-06-10T21:27:24Z")
wow…its is…i went through two starters today…it takes 10 minutes to take out and put in…and u can get used ones cheap on the board ---
**Author:** ![Gatecrasher3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gatecrasher3/32/5617_2.png) [@Gatecrasher3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gatecrasher3)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 7:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starter-install-help/116137/10 "2008-06-11T07:59:13Z")
hardest part is getting to the bolt located on top of your trann. holy crap that bastard is hard to get at. ---
**Author:** ![DarkManX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/darkmanx/32/5569_2.png) [@DarkManX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DarkManX)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starter-install-help/116137/11 "2008-06-11T21:06:23Z")
I did mine from my engine bay. Check the boards, there’s always guys selling starters for cheap. ---
**Author:** ![sil8t](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea666f/32.png) [@sil8t](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sil8t)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2008, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starter-install-help/116137/12 "2008-06-12T10:33:24Z")
a and a discount auto… 154 plus 50 core number 905 545 9339 ---
**Author:** ![JDM-KID](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdm-kid/32/5640_2.png) [@JDM-KID](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDM-KID)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2008, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starter-install-help/116137/13 "2008-06-14T14:14:04Z")
I put the starter in today took 10-15 mins, and shes runnin. Thanks for all the help! ---
**Author:** ![BRA\_GANZAAAAAA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bra_ganzaaaaaa/32/5673_2.png) [@BRA\_GANZAAAAAA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BRA_GANZAAAAAA)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2008, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starter-install-help/116137/14 "2008-06-25T21:28:35Z")
LOL i was wondering the same thing but where on the crossmember do i place the jack pad lol i hate jacking my car always making me nervous my starters fucked to