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I own a 2000 Corvette
i think with an aluminum block!!!
i hear that there is a starter problem coming loose a breaking the flange of the block!!
does anyone know of this problem!!!
thanks, gordon2468
i think with an aluminum block!!!
i hear that there is a starter problem coming loose a breaking the flange of the block!!
does anyone know of this problem!!!
thanks, gordon2468
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It's hard to read through the old threads with references to blocked pictures. From what I gather the newer style starters that replace the short bolt with a built in bracket and long bolt prevents the block from cracking.
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I bought a new starter off Amazon for around $90 shipped.
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Bosch BSH SR8581N part number for the unit I bought. It comes with the long bolt.
I replaced mine yesterday but didn't research it first. Just figured it was a starter that needed replacing and wouldn't have any drama around it, I forgot it's a C5 I'm dealing with. Lol
I replaced mine yesterday but didn't research it first. Just figured it was a starter that needed replacing and wouldn't have any drama around it, I forgot it's a C5 I'm dealing with. Lol
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I also recommend the bosch starter
... I wrapped the body, solenoid, and wiring with heat barrier to hopefully help with longevity... if you have headers and/or race the car it gets very hot down in the starter area
... I wrapped the body, solenoid, and wiring with heat barrier to hopefully help with longevity... if you have headers and/or race the car it gets very hot down in the starter area
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I used the Bosch starter when I replaced mine last fall.. Mine was fine, but
I was doing headers.. So I did it as a maintenance procedure. It made me feel better
that would NOT have this issue.. I also did new rocker arms and springs so that would
never be an issue
I was doing headers.. So I did it as a maintenance procedure. It made me feel better
that would NOT have this issue.. I also did new rocker arms and springs so that would
never be an issue
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The needle bearings can "fall out".. They are just pressed in with a retainer like thing..
You can upgrade by rebuilding your original with new shafts that have "captured" ends
that retain the bearings mechanically or opt for aftermarket rockers.
Usually just a problem on higher mileage, raced cars, or anytime cam has been upgraded.
The spring issue is mostly with the 02-04 Z06's ..
Do any kind of search on the rockers and you'll see exactly what i'm referring to
You can upgrade by rebuilding your original with new shafts that have "captured" ends
that retain the bearings mechanically or opt for aftermarket rockers.
Usually just a problem on higher mileage, raced cars, or anytime cam has been upgraded.
The spring issue is mostly with the 02-04 Z06's ..
Do any kind of search on the rockers and you'll see exactly what i'm referring to