I have a '99 Pirzm with the 1.8L DOHC engine. The starter is located on the front[radiator] side of the engine. I was able to get the starter out, but in the process, stripped the 14mm lower bolt which fastens the starter to the transmission [enough where it needs to be replaced with a new bolt].

Can these bolts be bought at any autoparts store, or do I have to go to a GM or Toyota dealer?

Thanks in advance,

John

inspect the tranny hole, alum will strip before steel, check with part stores or junkyards for the bolts.

inspect the tranny hole, alum will strip before steel, check with part stores or junkyards for the bolts.

Well Smokey, I got the starter installed.

I spent half the day on my back applying penitrating oil turning the bolt in, backing it out, cleaning the threads [poor man's tap and die]. This was just to insure that the new bolt would thread sufficiantly into the tranny. Installed new with anti-sieze. What a job!!

I guess i can't complain...i got the used starter for $35.00, with a 90-day gaurantee. AutoZone, and other part stores wanted $140.00 w\core