I need some advice on my 2004 CR2, 351W, Tremec 5 sp.
In preparation for the long road trip from Idaho to Ohio this summer my son and I were going through a few things, fixing the not so ideal side pipe mounts, checking out torque of all bolts etc. and we came across a starter issue, it just plumb locked up then blew up. From the previous owner, I'm #2, I did know that it had eaten at least 1 starter, 2 days before I picked it up in California, and from the looks of that unit I was concerned about debris in the bell housing and the flywheel.
Well all that came to light last nite as we found metal and
oil in the bellhousing and with all the other little things we have found we have decided the best approach to take care of all the problems is to pull the motor and tranny. This way we can get to all the areas that need attention and adjustments.
Can, with care, engine and tranny be pulled as one unit.
We have all the neccesary tools and toys so I'm not worried there I just dont want to attempt one avenue only to find out that I'm wrong.
Any advice on bullet proof starters, mech fuel pumps etc.
Thanks to all.
Oh, did I mention the slightly bent axle shafts. Those get replaced as well.
At least all this went down in my sons shop and not in the middle of Nebraska this June.