Howdy gang, My starter motor is starting to play up (not engaging with flywheel and grinding). I can't seem to get it off the top stud. I can't remember having this trouble when I removed it from my previous Z, but that had an aftermarket exhaust. So my question is, should I be able to remove it without having to drop the standard exhaust (test pipe)?
Yes - you should be able to get it off without exhaust If its hard to get off the top stud - you may have a washer there that's tight and preventing it from coming off - pry the washer off first with a screwdriver - then it will come off easily.