[3dog400]

Is your 2008 4x4 ? Can i do my 4x4 2007 lile this and leave the exhaust alone? Thanks

 

[Dryyouth]

Is your 2008 4x4 ? Can i do my 4x4 2007 lile this and leave the exhaust alone? Thanks

I went with the exhaust method. Removing everything downstream of the headers to the muffler. I did this without having to remove the exhaust mani/headers. It took some maneuvering but it can be done. I also had to move the trans cooler line bracket out of the way and disconnect the lines themselves. It might have been easier just to loosen the motor mount bolt as suggested but I was in too deep before I found that suggestion. I used this video as a guide

but had to remove the above mentioned as the truck in the video was 2WD. Everything else was the same though. One thing to note if you follow this guys vid, he lies about the airlock for the trans cooler lines. Ask me how I know lol. Get some sort of plug ready and be prepared to take an antifreeze shower. Good luck.

 

[blackdemon]

I followed this too, with the exception of removing cooling lines scratch that... if you follow the cooling lines up remove the bolt bracket from the engine and it'll be loose the line enough to fit the ratchet on the top starter bolt....

 

[sequoiapower]

I just did the Starter replacement on my 07 Tundra 5.7 4wd. I did not remove the header. I did loosen the 2 motor mount bolts on each side but did not remove the bolts. Then I lifted the engine 3 or 4 inches to help remove the broken start. I ordered the new starter 28100-0S050 for $176 from Larry H Miller in Utah and a new starter connector plug kit 90980-11400 that broke from KSV Looms in Florida. I recommend the Denso OEM starter 28100-0S050 as it is improved over the original. It is smaller in diameter, shorter and more efficiently designed. It was much easier to install because of that. The starter heat shield was the hardest part of the install.

 

[Dan Allen]

Starter on my 2008 failed without warning. Was pressure washing vinyl siding on my house and went to BK for lunch. Turned the key and nada. Battery was good. Called AAA and had it towed to a great independent shop for repair. $742 and two days without it. I had rented a towable lift for the job and didn't want to take time out to do the truck repair myself. Truck had about 163K on it then.

 

[Jaz2020]

I just replaced the starter on my 2008 tundra.

No exhaust removal!!!

Only things removed were splash guards and heat shields.

The dealer wants 6 hours and a ton of money to replace these. All the manuals and forum write ups show the same steps. Let me know if you guys want a step by step on how I did it. Big time and money saver.

I just finished my 2010 tundra. I removed the exhaust flange right out the exhaust manifold. Pushed it over and clamped it. Then I was able to get the starter passed the exhaust. The reason for this is because it was an aftermarket starter. When I put my new Toyota factory starter next to this aftermarket one made in Mexico, the starter aftermarket was huge. The factory one is small no wonder the YouTube video mechanics can get these things through it’s a small body. The aftermarket use the same generic motors. Also looks like they did pull off the exhaust when they did the generic aftermarket starter. Pulled off some linkage obviously the coolant hoses crimped those off. And the dipstick. It was a challenge for sure I’m not a dealer mechanic. But I have the right tools. The top bolt to the starter would not break free. I had to put a 600 ft.² pound impact winch on it with a bolt extractor socket just to grab the head of a bolt and break it loose. I used a torch, tapped it with a hammer, lots of liquid wrench penetrating oil . Finally with the impact driver and the bolt extractor socket I was able to break it free. Every vote I put back in I use some lithium grease on the threads to make it easier for the next guy.

 

[24hrsparkey]

What starter did yall purchase ? How much ?

Thank you

 

[Jaz2020]

24 hour Sparky. Here is the part number for the starter. I think I posted pictures the aftermarket that was in there is huge. The factory starter from Toyota is tiny amazing they can turn over a 5.7 L V8. Man it purrs like a kitten quiet and starts up my engine nicely. I will not go back to aftermarket stuff.
Hope this helps and you can just ask for this part number and I got it directly from the dealership. Now remember dealerships are franchised or different owners different general managers and so they can charge whatever they want. The other dealership I talk to you they wanted $60 more and they told me they were giving me a 10% discount well that’s not true. Anyway this is the price this is the starter and so glad I got it done my gosh it took me forever I’m a slow mechanic. Took off some linkage plus the coolant lines and my dipstick I pulled it out to make room when I put it back in no big deal but when I bolted it back onto the original bracket bolt on the head, the tech welds from the factory that hold the dipstick on the broke. I tried to stick weld it but it was just too hot even at 75 A I tried to stick weld it and it just melted the steel bracket. So I’m either going to order a new one or just get a metal one hole strap and strap my dipstick to the bolt. Otherwise it’s running great. I hope you have success . Colorado 🇺🇸

 

[24hrsparkey]

Thank you for the info and taking the time . Will keep for future reference . My day will probl come .