One of the best, easiest to follow, straight forward, no blah, blah, blah bullshit videos yet!!! Excellent! Keep it up!!! I can't stand all the very poor instructional videos that go off on IRRELEVANT personal information....Newflash!!! WE DON'T CARE!!!!
Great video! Very clear and concise, no rambling story like some other vids I've seen ppl post. Thank you for all the work editing and filming to help us out. Also, many thanks for the torque sequence for those of us that dont have access to alldata!
Thank you for taking the time! I learned a lot by watching this and as a result was able to successfully replace the starter on my 2011 Titan. A million thanks again!
YESSS I just finished installing my starter and they only reason I could do it was because of your video to me your video was edited perfectly... if I took it to my mechanic he said 300. For labor only plus the cost of parts which was 130. Also towing which cost 150. So about 600. For everything now I did buy tools for this job and that costed about 200. But now I have great tools for other jobs that will come up. The flex head ratchet was key to getting the stubborn bolts in the back of the starter. The paper trick to keeping your bolts in the socket is game changer. I'm not even close to being a mechanic but if you have some basic skills this job is due able .....thx for your video totally stoked right now
WOW, i used to be able to crawl under my dodge, ford, chevy and have the starter, which was usually mounted on the bell housing out in about 15 minutes and back in, in another 20 minutes. No removing 50 other obsiticles!! Rebuilt starters were about $35.00. Anchient history!!! Sad.
jack ellenberger man!!! I’ve NEVER had this trouble with my Cutlass or Delta or my Cadillac Fleetwood! I ended up on this video helping my ole man find info about his Titan. WHO ONE EARTH thought this was the best place for a damn starter to be?!?
Brian, Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. I am not a stranger to tools/repairs, BUUUuuttt... I absolutely do not know a ton when it comes to my Titan (learning every chance I get). Having watched other videos that sent me down the primrose path of unneeded extra or futile work; I sincerely like your easy to follow and professional instructions. Keep it up my friend. You are really helping.
I removed the starter (by the good directions), THEN.. I found my fly wheel is broken. :-( NOoooooooo..... You wouldn't have a video showing how to do that would ya?
Great video Brian. I am going to put another notch in my DIY belt this weekend. I will do the same as James and follow the video until it is done. Thanks so much.
Great video. The starter bolts were hard to remove mostly due to being so far back and I could not generate enough leverage to break them. After laying across the engine and saying a few bad words I got it. I see you have a lot of great content. I am subscribing.
Awesome video. Thank you for taking the time to post this, it made it 10x easier to do a job that would have been a total pain in the butt to muddling through. Thank you.
Thanks for posting this video I’m about to attempt to replace the starter on my truck and this video will definitely help me. But what about fuel pressure? Do we have to release fuel pressure?
I just got done with this procedure. Thank you, By the way!! I now have a check engine light on with a high idle. Throwing Mass airflow and lean fuel codes. I replaced MAF sensor and it’s still having issues. We still drive it but it’s downshifting a little odd, etc. any ideas of what this could be before I take it in?
Dude!!! this was amazing., step by step and completed the job ., thank you very very much.,,,, good job., and now to replace Ac blower on the same vehicle lol
This was excellent tutorial, im doin it right now 8/23/23. Goin to get fuel line tool, ive done everything else! Next take of manifold n get to starter n replace thn work it backwards
You sir saved me about $1200+, I did the work myself follow step by step and the operation was a success, think she's gonna make a full recovery and live a very long productive life. Thanks a zillion
Super helpful video, that made this manageable. (It's still the worst starter placement ever, but at least this video makes it manageable!). Really, really nice work on this.
Thanks for this. I tried this on a Qx56 several years ago for an intermittent issue and realize there are two different starters depending on the specific model. I had the wrong one after doing all the work and had to put the original back. About to do it again as it has worsened. Question. There is a lot of carbon build up in the intake ports... Is it worth it to try and clean or is that not a good use of time?
I bought a 2004 Nissan Titan brand new I’m the only owner today 2020 the first problem my starter went bad .. 16 years owning my titan no problems until now well after this video I selling my titan
Damn! 16 years of no problems and now selling the truck because its a 2 hr job to replace a starter motor. I know how you feel. I bought a Model T when they first came out. Last week I had to change the brake pads! I am selling that unreliable junker asap! Sold my house last week too. The bulb in the lounge room burned out! I was like, wtf!!! Why can't we make quality stuff anymore!
Hello, good day, could you help me tell me how tight the cap screws are, please, I am going to change the new caps because oil is passing to the spark plugs and I am also going to replace the gaskets that you put
@@HowtoAutomotive Everything went great, I replaced the starter with no problem and saved about 400 dollars in labor. Thanks again for that amazing video 👍👍👍
I believe this is what I need...was this truck doing the "clang" sound instead of turning? Is there any way to turn on and test before replacing? Like bypassing the ignition and Just applying voltage to it? Just want to make sure it is indeed my starter
I've searched extensively online for how to change this starter, not gonna lie, I've swapped tranny's, changed starters on normal easy to get to vehicles with no problem, but I've never pulled a manifold and have been intimidated due to my lack of knowledge. This video, seeing the process step by step had gotten rid of some of my trepidation. I'm assuming that's gotta be my next step, I've replaced the starter relay in my 2010 titan and checked to make sure power is going out of the relay to presumably the starter, yet I get nothing when trying to start. I can personally think of nothing else which could be the problem unless someone knows better?
Thanks for the great video. My starter is turning slowly and needs to be replaced. Changing the oil this last weekend, I was looking for the starter but didn't see it. Had other stuff to do so I didn't take much time to look for it.. Found your video and now I know why I couldn't find it! Did you use a Nissan starter? Would you consider an aftermarket starter? I tried an aftermarket starter on my 2002 Maxima but it didn't hold up and I went with the Nissan part.
Thank you for your video . It was very informative , very professionally done unlike some of the other videos where the people were learning how to as they videoed the job. Thank you for the Fel-Pro part number on the intake gaskets , also thanks for the order in the reinstall of the intake bolts. Most of all thanks for the torque specs on the bolts . Unlike the other peoples videos it's plain to see that you know what the Hell your doing . By any chance , do you know why on a 2008 Nissan Altima . I reset the oil life but after a couple of days it shows to change oil again . Any advise on why this keeps happening ? J
james hows thank you. I work hard to make the video is the best I can. As far as your oil light I’ve never run across that problem so I would just keep doing research on line. Thank you for watching!
The only reason I can think of placing it here is reducing one less step in assembling the vehicle in other vehicles starter has to be installed after the transmission but in this way they would just bolt the transmission to the engine. Also I just bought a 2010 Titan And I was wondering where it was.
Wow right to the point, I wish e could all pitch in with at least $1 so you can keep helping us but with a hands free high def cámara, the least we can do to return the favor is subscribe, done!
So thank you for the DIY video. BUT the torque spec calls for 73in/lb which converts to about 6 ft/lb only a few hundredths over. I have now snapped 2 bolt heads when torquing the intake manifold bolts. I am going to upgrade hardware to grade 8 bolts and hand tighten until snug. Then follow with a 5 torque spec then a 6. Any advice on snapping these small intake mani bolts or has anyone experienced the same issue? My truck is a 2006 with 137K miles.
Yep 6 x 12 is 72 so 6ft lbs is accurate since most wrenches can't get to one inch pound accuracy anyways. Good catch, I knew the math was off when he said that but figured doing 7 wouldn't hurt. Thanks for the warning
Because of people like you; US DIY"s-Save alot of money! You are Second to None; And-Be Assured: That in me, You Have made a New-Accquintenance and Subscriber! God Bless And Keep Up, The Awesome Work! Best Regards Hector Jaime Maldonado, Jr Owner/CEO at: M&I CONSTRUCTION LLC.
I found your video looking for an intake manifold removal video because I too had a rodent living underneath the intake manifold. Judging by the smell I think it was "living" there
@@HowtoAutomotive no sir I'm thinking about buying the 2005 or 2006 Nissan Titan and doing a lot of research on repair and everything else before I buy the vehicle. I own a 98 F150 and was thinking about getting a Nissan's I've seen some people say is good and some people say it's bad what are your thoughts?
Great video, but a sin that changing a starter requires that much work. I would not buy a nisan because of this. Reminds me of changing spark plugs on a 2011 dodge journey!
Great Video. This was a great step by step video. I just hit play, pause, play, pause....... until it was done. Fired right up.
James Skoruppa awesome glad the videos helpful. Thank you for watching!
I’m a mechanic and I change starters almost every day no problem. This is the second time I’ve had to watch this video. Thanks again for the help.
Eric Pierce thank you for watching!!
How much do you charge to change a starter on a Nissan Titan?
$150
Whoever designed this starter configuration should be forced to change them everyday for the rest of his life! Your video was very helpful. Thank you!
One of the best, easiest to follow, straight forward, no blah, blah, blah bullshit videos yet!!! Excellent! Keep it up!!! I can't stand all the very poor instructional videos that go off on IRRELEVANT personal information....Newflash!!! WE DON'T CARE!!!!
Man I wish more videos were like this. No BS, no storytimes shit. Just get to the damn point. Cheers to you man
Great video! Very clear and concise, no rambling story like some other vids I've seen ppl post. Thank you for all the work editing and filming to help us out. Also, many thanks for the torque sequence for those of us that dont have access to alldata!
Thank you for taking the time! I learned a lot by watching this and as a result was able to successfully replace the starter on my 2011 Titan. A million thanks again!
Best how to video i have ever seen. Very methodical and all inclusive. And no extra camera guy
Thank you! Did everything go smooth for you?
YESSS I just finished installing my starter and they only reason I could do it was because of your video to me your video was edited perfectly... if I took it to my mechanic he said 300. For labor only plus the cost of parts which was 130. Also towing which cost 150. So about 600. For everything now I did buy tools for this job and that costed about 200. But now I have great tools for other jobs that will come up. The flex head ratchet was key to getting the stubborn bolts in the back of the starter. The paper trick to keeping your bolts in the socket is game changer. I'm not even close to being a mechanic but if you have some basic skills this job is due able .....thx for your video totally stoked right now
That’s awesome you saved and got your car going. Glad the video helped thank you for watching!
WOW, i used to be able to crawl under my dodge, ford, chevy and have the starter, which was usually mounted on the bell housing out in about 15 minutes and back in, in another 20 minutes. No removing 50 other obsiticles!! Rebuilt starters were about $35.00. Anchient history!!! Sad.
jack ellenberger man!!! I’ve NEVER had this trouble with my Cutlass or Delta or my Cadillac Fleetwood! I ended up on this video helping my ole man find info about his Titan. WHO ONE EARTH thought this was the best place for a damn starter to be?!?
My Pathfinder has the starter next to the bell housing, very easy to access.
Yep, that's right! Sometimes I miss the good ole days.
I just knocked mine out today. And its a 2004. Thank you for the awesome detail!
Brian,
Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. I am not a stranger to tools/repairs, BUUUuuttt... I absolutely do not know a ton when it comes to my Titan (learning every chance I get). Having watched other videos that sent me down the primrose path of unneeded extra or futile work; I sincerely like your easy to follow and professional instructions.
Keep it up my friend. You are really helping.
Adam Anderson thank you so much. Glad to hear the videos are helping thank you so much!
I removed the starter (by the good directions), THEN.. I found my fly wheel is broken. :-( NOoooooooo.....
You wouldn't have a video showing how to do that would ya?
Adam Anderson sorry don’t have a video on the fly will.
I almost paid a shop $400 to do this job but thanks to this video I did it myself and I changed the fuel injectors since they were accessible
Nice glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!
If you have a shop that would have done this for $400.00, you have a great shop to go to.
@@funktron4 I wish I had let them do it
Just had to replace my starter on my 04 Titan. This video really helped, you did a great job. Thank you
Great video worked perfectly on my 2011 Armada. Dealership estimate was $900-$1000. Done myself only costed me $177 and 2hrs.
James Thomas that’s what I’m talking about! Nice savings there. Thank you for watching and sharing! Love to hear people saying money.
Just followed these instructions and replaced my starter. Thanks so much!
You are the man!!! You saved me $500!!!! Great video! Thanks!!!! Very well done and easy to follow!
Great video Brian. I am going to put another notch in my DIY belt this weekend. I will do the same as James and follow the video until it is done. Thanks so much.
RonJon good luck with the repair. Thank you for watching!
Great video. The starter bolts were hard to remove mostly due to being so far back and I could not generate enough leverage to break them. After laying across the engine and saying a few bad words I got it. I see you have a lot of great content. I am subscribing.
Sam Garza Glad you like the videos. Thank you for subscribing!
I used a a long metal rounded hollow fence post that I found ling around. works every time.
Super helpful for my friends Infiniti QX56. Not identical, but close enough to be the only reference I needed. Thanks!
HillbillyJim We are glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!
Great video I really like how you went step-by-step and mention problems that you might run into, thanks
notdirtyflics Glad you like the video. Thank you for watching!
Great details. Most mechanics won’t go the extra mile cleaning everything.
Saved me hours of time and money. Thank you!
Thank you so much. This video helped me so much to replace the starter on a titan. I agree with the others. Worst place ever for a starter!
Thank you ..!!! You and the other guy on here really helped… made it pretty easy… you guys Rock
Awesome video. Thank you for taking the time to post this, it made it 10x easier to do a job that would have been a total pain in the butt to muddling through. Thank you.
Jason Luongo glad to help. Thank you for watching!
Excellent video, you make it look so easy,,I know it'll be a pain in the ass for me to do it...Thankyou
I was dreading the location when you started taking the airbox off. Good guide though. Will be doing this for my aunt next week
That is how you teach a class on how to do, Great step by step job
Thanks for posting this video I’m about to attempt to replace the starter on my truck and this video will definitely help me. But what about fuel pressure? Do we have to release fuel pressure?
Thank you for posting this video. Its a lesson for me to check first the diy videos, so i know what to expect if i can handle it or not.
I just got done with this procedure. Thank you, By the way!! I now have a check engine light on with a high idle. Throwing Mass airflow and lean fuel codes. I replaced MAF sensor and it’s still having issues. We still drive it but it’s downshifting a little odd, etc. any ideas of what this could be before I take it in?
Thanks!
Thank you very much!!
Great video. Right to the point and no B.S. I hate it when people need to talk about themselves for 10 minutes.
Thanks and great job of keeping it simple and to the point! 3 hours, some parts and some elbow grease is all it took.
Dude!!! this was amazing., step by step and completed the job ., thank you very very much.,,,, good job., and now to replace Ac blower on the same vehicle lol
This was excellent tutorial, im doin it right now 8/23/23. Goin to get fuel line tool, ive done everything else! Next take of manifold n get to starter n replace thn work it backwards
Go the video is helpful. Good luck with the rest of repair and thank you for watching !
@@HowtoAutomotive excellent tutorial
@@HowtoAutomotivestarter bolts, what size swivel head ratchet u use, i have 3/8 and it aint getn one of the bolts off at all
You sir saved me about $1200+, I did the work myself follow step by step and the operation was a success, think she's gonna make a full recovery and live a very long productive life.
Thanks a zillion
Otto McConico love hearing that you saved. That’s awesome!! Glad the video helped thank you for watching!
Thank you so much for your straight forward no BS video, tells me everything I need to no to avoid any mistakes.
I was able to replace my starter with ease, thanks
Followed step by step. Not too difficult. Hardest thing was breaking the actual bolts holding starter loose.
Super helpful video, that made this manageable. (It's still the worst starter placement ever, but at least this video makes it manageable!). Really, really nice work on this.
Chris Opat thank you! Glad the video helped and thank you for watching!
Thanks for this. I tried this on a Qx56 several years ago for an intermittent issue and realize there are two different starters depending on the specific model. I had the wrong one after doing all the work and had to put the original back. About to do it again as it has worsened. Question. There is a lot of carbon build up in the intake ports... Is it worth it to try and clean or is that not a good use of time?
Yes, great video. Saved a lot of money doing it myself. Thanks!
I just bought one. Learnin the ropez! Thanks for the vid
Thanks man huge help. Why put the starter there? SMH.... Nissan....
Eric Pierce glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!
Great start to finish video, helped me change my starter 👍
motolifestyle Glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!!
Just finished up my 2004. It’s not an easy job but very doable.
Hi is the fuel line disconnect tool a size 3/8?
By the way the paper towel trick worked perfect didn’t drop or lose one bolt!🤙🤙🤙💯💯
Excellent, this is can all be completed in 2 hours
Great video, you are truly a fantastic teacher!!
Thank you!!
I bought a 2004 Nissan Titan brand new I’m the only owner today 2020 the first problem my starter went bad .. 16 years owning my titan no problems until now well after this video I selling my titan
Damn! 16 years of no problems and now selling the truck because its a 2 hr job to replace a starter motor. I know how you feel. I bought a Model T when they first came out. Last week I had to change the brake pads! I am selling that unreliable junker asap! Sold my house last week too. The bulb in the lounge room burned out! I was like, wtf!!! Why can't we make quality stuff anymore!
hello to the packaging can you put some sealant or only dry ?????
Word of advice test starter if you buy a rebuilt starter. Nuttin like doing all that just to find out your rebuilt starter is bad
Good tip thank you and thank you for watching!
i wouldn't even bother buying a rebuilt one just get brand new one oem
Thank you. You saved me who knows how many hundreds of dollars
Yard Sale always happy to hear someone saved! Thank you for watching!
Great video I’m replacing mine in the AM.
You are truly a great professional, thanks for sharing!!
Hello, good day, could you help me tell me how tight the cap screws are, please, I am going to change the new caps because oil is passing to the spark plugs and I am also going to replace the gaskets that you put
Excellent step by step instructions 👍👍👍
Thank you! Did everything go smooth for you?
@@HowtoAutomotive Everything went great, I replaced the starter with no problem and saved about 400 dollars in labor. Thanks again for that amazing video 👍👍👍
Thank you sir! Your video walked me right through every step Perfectly!
Thank you for watching!
I believe this is what I need...was this truck doing the "clang" sound instead of turning? Is there any way to turn on and test before replacing? Like bypassing the ignition and Just applying voltage to it? Just want to make sure it is indeed my starter
Worst starter placement ever🙄
Darwin W Believe it or not I've seen worse
How to Automotive wow, I can only imagine
Darwin W Porsche has a crazy one under the intake that is like eight or nine hours Labor to replace.
How to Automotive holy cow
My 06 envoy. You have to drop the whole exhaust. And get to it under the vehicle
Thanks for the video
Which brand starter do you recommend? I was quoted $719-$850
I can get the TYI starter and manifold gaskets for $125
Your video helped me a lot, thanks! Will be in Siberia come to visit.
Great video Brian. What is your estimate on how long this job takes to complete ? Thanks !
Ron Baynes I believe the book time was around 2 1/2 hours it took me about an hour and a half including filming it. Thank you for watching!
I've searched extensively online for how to change this starter, not gonna lie, I've swapped tranny's, changed starters on normal easy to get to vehicles with no problem, but I've never pulled a manifold and have been intimidated due to my lack of knowledge. This video, seeing the process step by step had gotten rid of some of my trepidation. I'm assuming that's gotta be my next step, I've replaced the starter relay in my 2010 titan and checked to make sure power is going out of the relay to presumably the starter, yet I get nothing when trying to start. I can personally think of nothing else which could be the problem unless someone knows better?
It's astonishing how difficult Nissan engineers made this repair by a bad design of a part that will fail if you keep your vehicle long enough.
Thanks for the great video. My starter is turning slowly and needs to be replaced. Changing the oil this last weekend, I was looking for the starter but didn't see it. Had other stuff to do so I didn't take much time to look for it.. Found your video and now I know why I couldn't find it!
Did you use a Nissan starter? Would you consider an aftermarket starter? I tried an aftermarket starter on my 2002 Maxima but it didn't hold up and I went with the Nissan part.
1:23. I just cut up a plastic tube i had laying around. worked like charm.
How long does this take without the magic of editing
Chris Davis It’s about a two hour job give or take.
Since you have to disconnect the booster line , does it require brakes being bled?
No that line is vacuum not hydraulic so you’re OK
Thank you for your video . It was very informative , very professionally done unlike some of the other videos where the people were learning how to as they videoed the job. Thank you for the Fel-Pro part number on the intake gaskets , also thanks for the order in the reinstall of the intake bolts. Most of all thanks for the torque specs on the bolts . Unlike the other peoples videos it's plain to see that you know what the Hell your doing . By any chance , do you know why on a 2008 Nissan Altima . I reset the oil life but after a couple of days it shows to change oil again . Any advise on why this keeps happening ? J
james hows thank you. I work hard to make the video is the best I can. As far as your oil light I’ve never run across that problem so I would just keep doing research on line. Thank you for watching!
Great video man, thank you!
@@generalkaosthedestroyer3452 thank you!
Thanks for uploading this video was very very helpful
Glad the video was helpful. Did everything go smooth?
@@HowtoAutomotive everything went perfectly I watched a few videos but yours was definitely the best
Why'd you take of the throttle body? Couldnt you just unplug the sensor and the TB comes off with the manifold?
Such a great video!
Nice place to install the starter. Thank you.
The only reason I can think of placing it here is reducing one less step in assembling the vehicle in other vehicles starter has to be installed after the transmission but in this way they would just bolt the transmission to the engine.
Also I just bought a 2010 Titan
And I was wondering where it was.
Thanks for the video. Very helpful!
Great detail, thank you!
I love mechanic work but I’m so afraid fondo this one. Any more tips. How much you think someone would charge me to install one. I have the starter.
Great video, Thanks for posting. I'm now a subscriber.
Bill Kelley awesome thank you for subscribing. Glad you like the video thank you for watching!
Great video and understand easy, good
fernando corona thank you!
Wow right to the point, I wish e could all pitch in with at least $1 so you can keep helping us but with a hands free high def cámara, the least we can do to return the favor is subscribe, done!
thank you very much! very helpful video! you dah best!
So thank you for the DIY video. BUT the torque spec calls for 73in/lb which converts to about 6 ft/lb only a few hundredths over. I have now snapped 2 bolt heads when torquing the intake manifold bolts. I am going to upgrade hardware to grade 8 bolts and hand tighten until snug. Then follow with a 5 torque spec then a 6. Any advice on snapping these small intake mani bolts or has anyone experienced the same issue? My truck is a 2006 with 137K miles.
Yep 6 x 12 is 72 so 6ft lbs is accurate since most wrenches can't get to one inch pound accuracy anyways. Good catch, I knew the math was off when he said that but figured doing 7 wouldn't hurt. Thanks for the warning
Because of people like you; US DIY"s-Save alot of money!
You are Second to None; And-Be Assured: That in me, You Have made a New-Accquintenance and Subscriber!
God Bless And Keep Up, The Awesome Work!
Best Regards
Hector Jaime Maldonado, Jr
Owner/CEO at: M&I CONSTRUCTION LLC.
Thank you Hector! Always happy to help. Thank you for subscribing and watching!
How much would it be to do it yourself other than mechanic? I need mine replaced
Kevin Deleon it would only cost you parts. Labor at a shop would be around 300$. There links in the description for the parts.
I found your video looking for an intake manifold removal video because I too had a rodent living underneath the intake manifold. Judging by the smell I think it was "living" there
If you use Irish Spring soap bars and cut them up in small pieces and place them in various places under the hood it will keep them out.
What happens if you don't change the gaskets?
nice job Brian
great video...👍😉👍
How often have people had to replace these?
JediNachos I would say it’s pretty common there’s 46,000 views on this video.
Nicely played
That was a great video, thank you so much.
black amigo did you do the starter and did it go smooth?
@@HowtoAutomotive no sir I'm thinking about buying the 2005 or 2006 Nissan Titan and doing a lot of research on repair and everything else before I buy the vehicle. I own a 98 F150 and was thinking about getting a Nissan's I've seen some people say is good and some people say it's bad what are your thoughts?
HOW COULD YOU DIS LIKE THIS VIDEO ITS A TREASURE !!
I’m not sure why either. I thought it’s a pretty good video. Thank you for watching!
Thanks for posting. Its great for reference.
Thanks for posting this!
Richard Bowles thank you for watching!
Good video gracias 👍
Great video, but a sin that changing a starter requires that much work. I would not buy a nisan because of this. Reminds me of changing spark plugs on a 2011 dodge journey!
Anthony Varela well I’m glad the video I hope you come to that decision. Thank you for watching!