Need some help replacing starter
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: San Angelo TX
Need some help replacing starter
Ok so I have the service manuals and I went and picked up a new starter for the 92. Put it up on ramps and went to remove the starter just like the manuals state but the catalytic converter appears to be in the way of one of the bolts. The manual makes it sound like it should just come right out without removing any other equipment.
Has anyone else done a starter on these cars? SHould it just come out without removing anything or will I have to drop the exhaust and take off the passenger side catalytic converter?
Has anyone else done a starter on these cars? SHould it just come out without removing anything or will I have to drop the exhaust and take off the passenger side catalytic converter?
Le Mans Master
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From: Littleton CO
It can be done without removing or loosening the exhaust. It took a while for us to figure out how, though. Quoting myself from an earlier thread:
The FSM does seem to be written so as to assemble/disassemble the engine while on a stand, rather than in the car.
My father & I had a hell of a time trying to remove the starter, but we eventually did it without removing any extra parts. I found that it helped to get the socket up behind the cat & onto the bolt head before attaching the extension & ratchet. The space is tight, so a screwdriver also helped to get it into place.
I'm not sure about new starters, but the refurbished unit I bought was missing the gasket seal which isn't available anymore according to a local Chevy dealer. I had already traded in the core, so I bought some gasket material & cut a new seal.
I'm not sure about new starters, but the refurbished unit I bought was missing the gasket seal which isn't available anymore according to a local Chevy dealer. I had already traded in the core, so I bought some gasket material & cut a new seal.
Racer
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From: Elkton MD
Starter removal
I used a 1/4" drive socket and loooonggg extension to reach that 'hidden' bolt. And, as JRP said, worked the socket up above the converter before engaging the extension. The converter heat shield now has a very slightly modified shape where the extension creased it, but it doesn't touch the converter.
Be sure to remove the knock sensor cover if it's still there. More clearance. And it's easier to remove the solenoid connections by removing them after unbolting the starter and moving it forward first.
Good luck.
Be sure to remove the knock sensor cover if it's still there. More clearance. And it's easier to remove the solenoid connections by removing them after unbolting the starter and moving it forward first.
Good luck.
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Le Mans Master
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From: San Angelo TX
so there is a gasket involved? my reman unit didn't come with a gasket. I figured it didn't use one.
Le Mans Master
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)The dealer I called claimed that the seal was discontinued and no longer considered necessary. Yet, I didn't like the looks of the 1/10"-1/8" gap next to all the undercarriage road grime and figured it was an easy thing to fix.
