Transmission Install, Weld nuts to starter?

[chris89]

I had an idea to make installing my transmission alot easier. Since it's such a huge pain to bolt up the top bolt on the starter... I figured just welding the nuts to the starter, Then all i have to do it screw them in rather than trying to get a wrench on the back side of the nut to tighten it down. I thought maybe welding on the starter, Might ruin it.

 

[hottscennessey]

Isn't the bolt made of steel, and the starter aluminum? I may be wrong..

 

[AF1JZ]

Isn't the bolt made of steel, and the starter aluminum? I may be wrong..

I believe you are correct sir.

 

[chris89]

well, that's why i would get a alluminum nut from a hardware store that matches the threads. If i do that, would it be ok? it wouldn't kill the starter, would it?

 

[hottscennessey]

I don't think it would if thats the case. Is there any reason why you couldn't just get a tap, and a slightly larger bolt and tap the starter holes and maybe drill out the bellhousing hole? Thats the way it is on my 2JZ.

 

[whudafux]

I'm pretty sure the later year MKIII starter holes are threaded for the bolts.

 

[935motorsports]

If you could find aluminum nuts, it would work. Just a little weld on each side of the nut would be enough to secure it.

91+ starters are threaded though.

 

[supramacist]

Yes there are no nuts because the starter holes are threaded.