Maybe a silly question, but the only dumb question is one not asked, right?

Going to change the starter on my '95 camaro, but upon inspection I found that my exhaust runs right underneath the bugger, making very little space to work with. So little space, I can't get the thing out! So, what's the best way to remove a starter from a '95? Drop the exhaust?

Thought I'd see if there was some easy way I was missing before I just went and made a mess of things.

Thanks!

- Aldamar

i have a third gen, so im not very familiar with the fourth gen stuff, but lemme' give it my best shot; You could drop the exhaust if you wanted to but if a bolt snaps (which they sometimes tend to) your done=exhaust leak. IMHO, i would find a way to shove a wrench in there, and then the hard part should be just trying to get the darn thing outta there. Once you do, bolting a new unit back up shouldnt be to tough. Although if it is extremely tight fit, i would take the extra time to spray the bolts with rust penetrant on and off for a few days, thats should to the trick. Sorry i could not provide you with better info, good luck guy :)

I did a search on www.f-body.com , and it looks like you have to drop that Y-pipe.

You make me sad :(

Oh well, it has to be done. I guess I can't complain - I have access to a lift any time I want, and I got the starter discounted purdy good. Alrighty - dropping the pipe it is.

Thanks a lot, Eric. I was hesitant to do this job without know that I absolutely HAD to drop that pipe first. I'll just get out the eye goggles and elbow grease.

- Aldamar