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Old Sep 22, 2014 | 08:47 PM
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Do i have to remove starter to remove engine from 2008 F150 5.4L prior removing engine or can do swap after engine is out.
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Old Sep 22, 2014 | 10:24 PM
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I don't believe you will have to, the starter is bolted to the bell housing I believe, someone correct me if I am wrong?
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Old Sep 23, 2014 | 06:33 AM
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I'm thinking it will have to be removed.
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Old Sep 23, 2014 | 08:20 AM
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well i guess i'll find out today. i'll let you guys know
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Old Sep 23, 2014 | 10:30 PM
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absolutly did hve to remove. , the seperater tin had to comeoh panlayer has bolt all around
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Old Sep 24, 2014 | 05:32 PM
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ahh. either way probably one of the easier tasks of removing the engine ha
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