92 Starter Replacement
12-03-2001, 01:33 PM
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92 Starter Replacement
Looks like I need a starter. I read the threads on the '95. Is the '92 starter in the same location as the 95?
It sounds easy, from the other threads, any tips?
It sounds easy, from the other threads, any tips?
12-03-2001, 01:45 PM
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Re: 92 Starter Replacement (NeedSpeed)
Same location... easy enough to do.. the shorter of the two bolts is tucked under the cats heat sheild. I had to tap a socket past the sheild to get mine out.
Don't forget to disconnect the battery!!! :)
Don't forget to disconnect the battery!!! :)
12-03-2001, 05:53 PM
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Re: 92 Starter Replacement (NeedSpeed)
you'll also wanna keep the terminal block.
you may want to look into the cost of rebuilding... these starters are made by Mitsubishi... they are very durable and last a long time. depending on miles you may just want to spend 25.00 and have someone toss some new contacts in. contacts cost only 8.00 a set, and figure the rest for your local electrical guy to toss them in...
however, if you have a ton of miles, I would consider a new one...
you may want to look into the cost of rebuilding... these starters are made by Mitsubishi... they are very durable and last a long time. depending on miles you may just want to spend 25.00 and have someone toss some new contacts in. contacts cost only 8.00 a set, and figure the rest for your local electrical guy to toss them in...
however, if you have a ton of miles, I would consider a new one...
12-03-2001, 05:57 PM
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Re: 92 Starter Replacement (NeedSpeed)
You'll find it one of the easiest starters you've ever done. Most cars have bolts that go sideways into the bellhousing, welcome to LT1 world where they go UP into the block. It's really pretty awesome.
12-04-2001, 09:20 PM
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Re: 92 Starter Replacement (NeedSpeed)
If you have the same problem I did ... click ... click and no starter motor turning the fix was fairly easy. The starter contacts in the back of the solenoid were unevenly worn (burnt away) and you eventually have an intermittent or eventually no electrical connection to spin the starter motor.
I took the copper contact bolts out of the solenoid and on the bottom side, NOT THE ELECTOIRCAL CONTACT side, I carefully built them up with solder and filed to a flat surface. This raised the surface if the copper contact side and restored the proper connection to energize the starter motor.
By the way unlike most other things on a Corvette the starter was easy to remove and repair... the starter has been working perfectly ever since. It's also a good time to clean and regrease ... mine actually worked better after the repair.
If you need more details send me an email at bjfrederick@usachoice.net.
Good Luck
Brian
I took the copper contact bolts out of the solenoid and on the bottom side, NOT THE ELECTOIRCAL CONTACT side, I carefully built them up with solder and filed to a flat surface. This raised the surface if the copper contact side and restored the proper connection to energize the starter motor.
By the way unlike most other things on a Corvette the starter was easy to remove and repair... the starter has been working perfectly ever since. It's also a good time to clean and regrease ... mine actually worked better after the repair.
If you need more details send me an email at bjfrederick@usachoice.net.
Good Luck
Brian
