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I just realized both of the bolts fell out of the bottom of my starter,anyone know what size bolts I need to replace them with?
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Starter bolts missing cucv
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go to your GM dealer and buy at least four. keep two in the truck at all times.
I don't care HOW you install them, THEY WILL EVENTUALLY FALL OUT.
If you are lucky, they just fell out. IE, they didn't BREAK AND THEN FALL OUT.
Before just sticking a new set of bolts into those holes, use a flashlight to make SURE that you don't have a broken bolt still in the hole.
If you do, you will need to carefully pick it out. THEN replace the bolts.
GM bolts are about $5 each and they stretch just a little so they last a little longer than a standard grade 8 bolt.
I don't care HOW you install them, THEY WILL EVENTUALLY FALL OUT.
If you are lucky, they just fell out. IE, they didn't BREAK AND THEN FALL OUT.
Before just sticking a new set of bolts into those holes, use a flashlight to make SURE that you don't have a broken bolt still in the hole.
If you do, you will need to carefully pick it out. THEN replace the bolts.
GM bolts are about $5 each and they stretch just a little so they last a little longer than a standard grade 8 bolt.
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I see they did both break off in the block, got one out with a ice pick and hammer, the other one if really stuck. I tried drilling, but will have to drop the drive shaft in order to get the drill in straight.
Not a easy job if its your first time wo all the tools
Not a easy job if its your first time wo all the tools
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Starter Bracket
I had no end of trouble breaking starter bolts, bolts falling out and other starter issues. After literally hundreds of dollars, I got smart and put the $ 3.00 starter bracket on and I have had no bolt problems since then. I also torqued my bolts to specifications and haven't had any problems with them backing out.
I would suggest keeping spares in the truck, just in case. I bought OEM from Amazon.com.
I had no end of trouble breaking starter bolts, bolts falling out and other starter issues. After literally hundreds of dollars, I got smart and put the $ 3.00 starter bracket on and I have had no bolt problems since then. I also torqued my bolts to specifications and haven't had any problems with them backing out.
I would suggest keeping spares in the truck, just in case. I bought OEM from Amazon.com.
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Get yourself some left handed drill bits. They are a life saver when it comes to drilling out broken bolts because they drill in the opposite direction of regular bits. Usually about halfway into drilling the bolt will unscrew.
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In 372,000 km with a M1009 I never had any problems with these bolts, which are mass porduct M12 over here. Just tie them to the propper torque and also fix the barcket. And with my M715 I never had a problem with the 6.2 l Diesel instalt with these bolts. Only the starter is a piece of scrap! I now have the new model and the problems are gone so far.
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