oldlineman 1,718 #1 Posted 7 hours ago Just a quick question, do you have to remove the oil fill dipstick tube in order to remove the starter? 1989 c-414, kohler M 12. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 66,200 #2 Posted 4 hours ago Yes, though someone on here has probably managed to do so without removing it. Now that I have given a definitive answer somebody has to controdict it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,242 #3 Posted 3 hours ago Took a while to find it. #12 & #13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 2,863 #4 Posted 2 hours ago Worst starter design ever. K series is much better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 46,610 #5 Posted 2 hours ago 22 minutes ago, Bill D said: Worst starter design ever. Cadillac Northstar says "Hold my beer!" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 2,863 #6 Posted 1 hour ago 57 minutes ago, squonk said: Cadillac Northstar says "Hold my beer!" I stand corrected! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 46,099 #7 Posted 1 hour ago 6 hours ago, oldlineman said: Just a quick question, do you have to remove the oil fill dipstick tube in order to remove the starter? 1989 c-414, kohler M 12. Thank you Yes, and due to the tight clearance to the starter 12v. lug, I install a rubber sleeve on the fill tube to provide insulation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 4,484 #8 Posted 42 minutes ago 1 hour ago, squonk said: Cadillac Northstar says "Hold my beer!" The 5-cylinder in the Colorado was even worse. Same stupid spot, much harder to remove the intake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
