A Nightmare Job! Jeep Grand Cherokee Starter Replacement
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Your intestinal fortitude is admirable. Excellent job.
Sam a safety tip for you........when your putting that much pressure on a winch cable put a wet bath towel on it about middle ways it could save an eye, cheek bone, front teeth or something more important........something i learned while in the tow business.......Thumbs Up
Good point. I forgot about that!
What??? I dont get it now explain this sounds cool af
@@jabroski69 In case the cable snaps, a wet rag or something weighted should keep it from flying into your face
Changing the starter in an 09 grand cherokee with AWD takes 20 minutes if you put the driver's side front tire on the ramp, leave the other side on the ground. This shifts the engine weight to the passenger side of the car and gives you that 1/4" to 3/8" needed to slide the starter out from the front or rear, your choice. You don't need to drop the manifold or the driveshaft or remove the wheel and wheel well like others recommend on YT.
Yes sir I just had mine replaced by my mechanic and it took less than 20 mins. Jacked up the driver side only and it was pretty easy after that
You and Doug from DIYFFERENT, are the most accomplished DIYers that I have ever had the pleasure of watching. To be so young and well versed in carpentry, electrical, mechanics. Just jack of all trades. Such a pleasure to watch.
Wow, thank you!
Glad you took the time to build the kids' the fort your priorities will be fondly remembered by the boys years from now. Glad the starter works too.
Way to trust your son and also give him some responsibility! I'm sure lots of people will freak out that you trusted him. My father had me doing all kinds of things that are "unsafe" now, he just made sure I listened and was safe.
I one time said when I start making enough money I will pay someone to work on my cars. Well, I make enough now but when I hear the price to change brakes, or most recently motor mounts ($600) I do it myself. lol I guess I am still cheap even though I don't have to be.
You do it, you know it is done right.
Absolutely! He's eager to help so why not let him.. helps me and him. He was also down under the Jeep with me for a while putting it back in and asking what everything was.
I complain on this job, but you'll see me doing much more auto work, too. Older vehicles just need them... and our other two are needing things soon. :)
You're right about the costs, too! Crazy!
Exactly!
Sam, in 2004 I replaced the water pump On a 92 Jeep Cherokee, in NJ, in November. 2 days before a major snowstorm hit. I had to remove ( then replace) the Serpentine belt as well, but for that I ended up having to get my trucker friend to help because I didn't have the strength. That was THE LAST car I mechanically worked on. I was frozen, my hands, and face were frostbitten and the damn tools were so cold, they burned. Now, I pay mechanics, who have lifts, hydraulics and better tools then I....and besides, now I am too damn OLD!! Good Job!
That would break me too! Thanks
That is ingenuity!!! Probably should have put wheel chaulks in front of the rear tires just for security. Big Thanks to your little helpers!!
Good call!
You're the man... just got it done last night. Was able to get the starter swapped out pretty easy through the wheel well. Thanks a bunch I never would have thought of that.
I just replaced my wife's today, 2006 Grand Cherokee 3.7, thankfully I have air ratchets and it only took me about 45 minutes, if you remove the underbody shield it makes it alot easier and the starter comes straight down.
My son just did the same job in March on his 2005 Jeep. He ended up removing left front wheel and well liner and bringing out the side as well. He did not know what to expect on pulling the driveshaft so wanted to avoid the possibility of damage to it. I see no advantage in moving the starter motor to the driver side. Liked the idea of the winch cable.
I changed one about 6 months ago and the front drive shaft was not that big of a deal and going back it was easy with room to work
It’s not bad I did mine last weekend it’s an hour job and that includes me driving all the way to town and getting the new starter
After you get the tire off all you really need is a 13, 10 and 16 millimeter some extensions and a universal and it pops out through the wheel well. I did it in my driveway it takes a couple hours.
I kept hearing the the words, “Here, hold my beer and watch this”, in my head while you were working. Well done!
😂
If you were wranglerstar you would load those tools up in a dewalt box, pick that up with a full size tractor, drive 30 feet and unload. Haha
Hahahaha!!!!! I don't think I'll ever be a wranglerstar LOL
@@sam-and-angela same here. But... if they want to sponsor videos with tractors... I am sure we would accept.
Be glad, so glad you don't have 2014 WK2 4x4. I just did mine and THAT was a true nightmare. If I could have done it by taking the front drive shaft out I would have been thrilled. The shop calls out 10 hours, and that's with a lift and a tranny jack to drop the t-case, I take that back, it's more like hell than a nightmare. Thanks for letting me vent
Thank you for saving me hundreds and getting unstuck from side of raod. I could even find the starter until this video. Still gonna need to have replaced but a little tap got her started. Thanks bud.
I've done this job on a 5.7 hemi, and I need to do this again, because my starter is dying. It CAN be done without removing the driveshaft. This is how I did it, however without some cuts on my hands.
Its easier to just remove the shaft instead of working around small areas and cramping your hand in
I like the way you both keep it real.
And as always I am praying for you and your family for safety, strength and progress on whatever the needs of life exact.
Thanks so much
I do enjoy watching those two kids play , I'm old and they remind me of how I use to play when I was a kid. Played so much until my legs hurt at night!
AHAHAHAHAH, if it happens to you again, you will do it again when you see the amount they will charge you lol 😂
You're probably right!!!
$596
@@thebad1guy I replaced mine last year. It went out again just now. Said F it, I'll pay someone else this time! ... $600 on the head.
You definitely give meaning to the phrase “necessity is the mother of invention”. Thanks for sharing
Sam you did good! You showed perseverance! And saved a ton of money! Great to see the little guys helping out. They are learning from you! Valuable life skills! 👍💪
Yes! Thank you!
This is why I love my inline 6 2WD ZJ.
Glad you put this video up. I miss working on vehicles. I wish i could still work on them but physically because of my injuries from an accident i cant.
I truly hated my Dodge caravan, we put 4 water pumps on it in 10 years and the starter also went out stranding me at work. Hubs came and in 20 minutes, in my work parking lot, replaced the starter. I feel for you! I truly do. The Dodge went to the scrapyard for $103! We now have matching year 2001, Tahoes and we love them. Funny, mine is white and his is a navy blue, both 2001 and both made in Arlington TX bought 3 years apart. Yes, some things are best left to paid help! All 4 starters were but at least one was still under warranty!
One of my pet peeves. CAR TROUBLE! I hate it because I don’t know how to fix it! Thank God my husband is very good with cars and for stuff he can’t, want, or doesn’t have the right equipment, we have an excellent mechanic! I feel your frustration! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Good job, Billy Bob! I was as happy as you were that it started. What a pain.
Gosh , when i was a kid I LOVED making a den. I wish my dad had made time for me .you are a great Dad.
Sorry to hear that man. I hope that you can be a better dad.
I have a 2009 Jeep Patriot and all I can say is.....thank goodness I have a guy to work on it for me. 😯
star date, 3-9-23, currently replacing starter 2006 Grand
Cherokee, 4.7 engine. Wish I would have taken it to a shop. PITA big time. At least I ain't the only one working on gravel. Took the two bolts off and was able to turn starter enough to #1 take off heat shield then #2 battery wire. Working on getting ign wire off. Red tab probably broke off by last starter replacement.
Hey you ol'hillbilly, your video was a great help. The starter did come out the wheel well. It took me a day and a half to get it out, and a half hour to put it back in. And I will have someone else do it next time as I am 70 years old...
Ahh the sweet sound of that famous jeep engine ticking noise lmao. mine does the same thing lol
I just wanna say my favorite part of this video is seeing a man with his boys involving them even if it’s just helping with tools, instead of telling them to go find something else to do. Your a great father & I wanted to let you know that. Even if you already know it, it’s still nice to hear it sometimes. Your boys don’t know what they have. 😍❤About the video? It’s a piece of cake to get that out of there (not to rub it in), but being a petite woman with small hands definitely has its perks working on my own vehicle. I just wanted to see if anyone found any easier ways to get it out without removing the drive shaft so I do my research before starting anything. My heater core went out once & I was told I was gonna have to tear apart my whole entire dash to change it cause of the metal braces? Umm yeah nope, I saw a man just cut the braces & put them back together with bolts. Took me 30 minutes verses 3-5 hours. Thank you man!! I appreciate people like you!!😊
Everytime I watch these videos, I am reminded that my 95 ZJ ain't so bad after all.
I will happily pay. After watching your video. I’m laughing and smiling and will follow your advice. Pay to have it done.
Yep my WJ broke down as I was at the auto parts store buying a mat so we can work on the starter tomorrow. I’m thinking tow it and have someone else do it.
Took me an hour to change the front blinker on a 2013 Jeep. It's like they make it this hard on purpose...
Sure seems that way!!
Nah, by the time you need to do this again, you’ll be on the sidelines talking your boys through it. They’ll be happy to for much less than a mechanic.
That was a great idea getting using the wench anchoring the 4 wheeler to your truck. Well done
You have the patience of a saint. Annnd., you have convinced me that there will never be a Jeep in my future.
Can totally relate to the hatred of replacing starters. Ew, this brought back memories from when we replaced our Element's starter this past winter, which took days. The frigid cold made the job a million times worse. WAS. NOT. FUN. AT. ALL! Let's be glad together that we can put it behind us and not deal with it anymore, haha
Ugh... I hope I don't find out the hard way with my Element's starter! That being said... new axles are arriving here tomorrow so I get to have even more fun soon swapping them out. Yay us! LOL It's not supposed to be that bad... but I just jinxed myself, so... yeah... 😎
My daughter loves her Jeep Grand Cherokee but hates to work on it (and she's an all wheeled vehicle mechanic) Her latest adventure has been the haunted power steering pump. She's put in two over the last 3 years and the dang thing still leaks. Right now she thinks it's a hose..... (please, please be a hose!) You did a good job, Sam. Just keep thinking about all the money you saved. :)
That is a great point! Thanks!
American ingenuity in action…😂😂 awesome
First. Pray for divine guidance. Second go to the auto parts store ask nicely for then to make a printout of the job along with a list of necessary tools. Third. Take a deep breath and give her hell. . I just replaced the starter and battery on a garden tractor never again. Last summer I bought tools and paid my oldest grandson to replace the starter on my pickup truck. It was worth every penny he asked for . in my case as I get older larger and smarter I finally figured out I ain't no mechanic. Great video tack the rest of the day to relax. Have a great day and a better tomorrow.
😂😂 Love it!
Very enjoyable for the viewer Sam, and for the boys. You are very creative in finding solutions to problems along the way. I liked the tool pick up game at the end as well!
Many thanks!
Bravo on the Jeep repair Sam. Great job and Great Daddy!
Thanks 👍
Awesome job Sam !! Jack of all trades - woodworking, gardening, remodeling, medical field, parenting ... how many different hats DO you wear ?!! 😳🤣❤️
Angela is a very sweet & lucky 🍀 woman !!
LOL Thank you! I wear all but the pink frilly ones I guess! (He says right after siting down waiting for dinner to finish cooking, after he did dishes, laundry, and cleaned up the place before Angela got home).
I bet you could Rock that pink frilly hat in the most masculine way !!
Tell Angela Happy Mothers Day from me . I’m sure she appreciates all that you do for the family . There ARE NO gender specific jobs ... it’s all about teamwork ! ❤️
It's only the awd that's mildly hard if you got a 4x4 or 2wd it's alot easier theres no problem just crawl up to the flywheel and unbolt her take the wires lose and she'll almost fall out
We had one that i LOVED. It threw the timing chain/belt which cause it to blow the motor. Yours may be newer then the one we had, so it might be a motor they fixed that crap on.
Oh gosh! Had that happen to an old Eagle Talon (like Mitsubishi Eclipse) from the 90s. Timing belt broke and snap went the valves. That was the day we learned exactly what an interference engine was. LOL
Gotta love being a dad
Try replacing a starter on a Ford 4.6 is the hardest.
That is the worst ever! Nicely done and entertaining!
Dear Mr. Buttshots- I needed that lol... This project should go smoothly cause you need big payback for great entertainment in trying times!
Congratulations! I did the same thing at CRD WH 2006. There the design is even more stupid. It is necessary to support the engine with another jack, disconnecting it from the frame. After that, access to the starter opens. 2 working days
Dude. You are funny and entertaining. I had to keep watching because you are a good host. Well done.
I must have an abnormally tall head. I cant get my head far enough up in the fenderwell to see more than the very top of the starter. Driveshaft coming out tomorrow. Fortunately i have an impact.
You do put a smile on Sam ❣️❣️❣️❣️
You got it done thats the main thing . You know what the saying is in the trade Sam . Designers never actually work on the vehicles . Fact . All looks good on paper , not in reality . . Patience and perseverance with , maybe , the odd kind of those , four or more letter words . You know those ones , , yeah those ones Sam . . 😂 . . Top man . . Well done to you boy for helping , another good job completed little fella . Keep up the good work , stay safe everyone .
Thanks for the don't do it information, and great job !
Another awesome video, I love how you problem solve by thinking outside the box, BUT...if that's Angela's vehicle, I'd think you better get some of her fabulous soap and clean that grease off her steering wheel. You happily exited the car to share your success with everyone and flashed those two solid black oily hands! Hop to it before you get in trouble!
So that's why she wasn't happy I did it! Hahahahaha!!!
Hey Sam,
I love y'alls channel and enjoy all your great ideas and tips on home improvement. I also live in a single wide, just over the mountain here in NE Tennessee. If I could give you one bit of advice it would be to blur out your vehicle tag numbers when sharing your content. I pray no one would want to do y'all harm, but it's better to be safe than sorry. I pray your family is well. God bless y'all!
That thing was deep!! Geez.. this is when engineers should consult with mechanics.
It was probably an intentional design to force customers to pay for the service.
Exactly!!
You've got that right, I bet it was!
Cool video. Praying this isn't whats going on right now with my 05 GC. Running tests tomorrow... it already needs a starter flex plate replacement (definitely not happening!), drive shaft replacement, ABS sensor replacement, MAF sensor, bad circuit in mirror, etc. I'm gonna take a leaf out of your book, laugh, and just get at it.
I’m stuck doing it in the driveway lol I was hoping for a why to get that out
Excellent work and thanks for the content
Aw, bless you , those jobs are never fun , but always great to have done with ! God bless you all.
Good for you. We would do this if we knew how or if we knew that was the part that we needed.
Mine just went and its gonna cost me $850-$900. 6 hours of labor. I just replaced the driveshaft 2 weeks ago. 🤪😁😆
Great job, Sam. 👍🏻👍🏻 Bless your heart. I hate car trouble as everyone does! 😟😟
Clever idea by using the wrench!! Sometimes you just have to get creative! Great job!!!
when replacing the starer it's much easy to remove tha drive shaft .
Your a "jack" of many trades. However, I'm not so sure that mechanics is one of them! But you certainly are not afraid to try anything and your most entertaining! Love your Channel!!! :)
Oh Sam, for some reason it has come to my mind that you are truly brilliant sometimes!!!! (I made it rhyme on accident.) Hey, I tried to write in that special verbose/soliloquy fashion you speak, & that's what I could come up with. The real point is.... Great idea to pull the jeep backwards onto the stands. Great work on the starter, I am so sorry it was a bear to get done. Take care & God Bless.
Awesome video very detailed and very helpful. Im getting ready to do this myself right now , but not looking forward to it haha awesome video man!
Can you imagine doing this when its 20 degrees out.
I gotta get me one of those ratchets of power!!
Congratulations, job well done. Would give you a hug but you know 😉
😊 thank you
I like to do work on my cars myself. But there's some jobs like this I'll just pay someone for. It's such a pain to do this type of stuff sometimes
Very impressive, Sam ,your the man
There is a gap underneath that the starter can easily fit and come out way easier than removing the axel, exhaust, & intake manifold 🙏🏽🫡
Great vid!
What clues did you get that the starter was going? I might be on my way to this project, hense why I'm here... 🤷♂️
Sam you are so ingenious! 👍🏼👏🏼
Thank you!
I feel your pain Sam, I love driving my 2005 grand Cherokee but everytime something goes wrong it's a big deal. Well done for persevering with it.
Angela loves her Jeep, otherwise I'd want to get a different vehicle LOL It's been good though... even if it's been the most needy one of our bunch LOL
While you were laying on the ground I think I saw the boys dragging a pallet into their fort. 😁 They will miss those barrels when you move them into the green house😞
They had all sorts of stuff in there! They enjoyed it and I liked knowing where they were while being distracted otherwise. :)
I hear you Sam. There are a number of cars with issues it’s horrible.
I am Ruth, well I remember my brothers replacing a torconverter, they had the transmission back in had to take it back out, part of life I guess
I commend you sir, my 08 grand cherokee starter went last night. To the mechanic with it. Please do a rebuild your starter video.
My high school auto mechanics teacher used to say if all else fails, get a good sharp pencil and draw it out of there.
LOL love it!
6 hours in the heat and humidity to change the alternator on an 06 ford escape...5 hours to change the starter on a 2000 Ford focus....yeah, been there--but 45 minutes getting the jeep starter out was good time....not a good time, but quick time.
Shoo... note to self re: Ford Escapes and Focus
Yep believe me i been there
I've had 3 of those jeeps and they are junk after the 95 model I've had the 4.0 you know that best motor in the world, Stopped at a light when it turned green I gave it gas and peck peck to Knock Knock and then a rod went through the side of the block just backing it off a rollback.Less than 100.000 miles and serviced every 3 to 3.5K miles it was took care of . One next trans started slipping and about a 100 miles it was done and a auto trans..Next one is setting outside now don't have a clue, Drove to the PC store and its about 10 miles trip ran great going went in for 10 min. came out no start.Got a guy to jump it off and it ran like crap and I've been so ticked about it.It ran like a 3 cylinder to get it home.Parked it , started looking for a car and found a Great 08 VW Jetta 5 cyl. in Asheville Nc.Im in Va.bordering Tenn. & Nc. and the gas mileage is incredible after putting 50 bucks in a Jeep for so long.But if anybody has any knowledge of my problem please email me..@ pclove151@gmail.com I worked in a garage most of my life and always had the worst Vehicle ever because I don't like doing it anymore ..I specialized in alignments and did really get into it because I like math and angles.I would be happy if I could it figured out fast and would make it worth your time or sell it to you at half price. Its really a great looking Jeep and Im the 2nd owner and its got the small V8 Great sound system because they do that for the Grand Cherokee .My name is -David and if you email me just put jeep in the subject and its pclove151@gmail.com..Come get it as is for a deal...Thank you all
U have awesome advice thanks
Happy to help!
Yah. Success. That was some Awesome Rec Neck Engineering to get it on the ramps. Way to go.
Great job...sacrifices we make 🤣🤣🙋🏻♀️🇬🇧💕
So true!
My Question is how did u get the starter Out? My mechanic has all the screws out it’s loose but won’t come right out
Gotta go in from the fender well. Makes it 100 times easier
I just changed the starter in my 08 grand Cherokee yesterday, fk these newer jeeps. Oh yea, mines the 5.7 hemi
Well the one thing is that at least you have the knowledge the know how to do it. What happened with the oil leak you said you had? Fix that?
That's true! I did not address the oil leak, looked to be a valve cover gasket, but not very bad. Will look into it next time.
Just a short note.. you should have showed how clean your hands are after washing with the special soap. Just saying a picture is worth a thousand words! Have a g’day
Ok next time
I actually liked your organisional structure ! I think its great . made me laugh though .