Hey guys, I'm looking to buy an 98 neon off of my uncle. THe only problem (we think) is with the starter (car currently wont start, and was wheezing prior to its failure.) I'm quasi-tech savvy, and have doen some work on my current honda civic. So my question is, could I install a new starter myself? How long does the job take to do at home? How lolng if i took it to a shop? Any help is appreciated, especially a write up. Thanks

-Mitch

p.s. first post wewt.

 

Yes, you can change the starter pretty easily at home. Best bet would to be drain out the coolant, remove the radiator, then take out the battery and battery box. Allows of easier access.. then just swap em out. Good luck!

 

yeah if those components are removed, it should take about an hour to do.....just remember to disconnect the battery first

 

just to make sure, would a wheezing noise indicate that a new starter is needed? I know that its hard to tell without hearing what it was doing, but it would wheeze, then start for a while, but now it doesent even attempt to start.

 

as well, could someone post a pic of the starter location, so im not wasting time trying to find it, or is it pretty obvious?

 

open the hood.....look at the intake manifold.....its right under there....if you look straight down you can see it....

 

does the intake manifold have to come off? or can i do it w/o taking it off?

 

No, you don't remove the intake manifold. Did you get the PM I sent you?