starter bolts

[bryab123]

so my starter crapped out the other day on my m1008, it was a direct drive starter. i bought a new torque reduction 24 volt one it should be here in a few days. i have a bracket for a T.R. starter, and i read on here to replace the bolts too. the parts store is trying to sell me the universal chevy ones in the help section. are the starter bolts the same as gassers or specific to the 6.2?

 

[319]

Don't buy the generic parts store bolts. Go to a GM dealer and buy the GM 6.2L starter bolts. The part number is located in the TM's and there is also several threads on this. They also use a grade 8 flat washer. Be sure to properly torque.

 

[Sephirothq]

I am thinking that the bolts are 10mm X 1.5 X 113mm ??

Someone please correct me if i am wrong.

 

[Westech]

I cant remember the size.. but last time I went to the True value hardware and got grade 8 bolts and used them. Never had a problem after that.

 

[319]

I think that's correct, however, I have extras I can measure tomorrow and post the sze.

 

[dmc-4359]

I am thinking that the bolts are 10mm X 1.5 X 113mm ??

Someone please correct me if i am wrong.

You're right. M10-1.5 x 113mm. Just bought a pair today.

 

[maritimer]

yeah the gm stealership is where i got mine and they only sell them here in packs of 10

 

[pc3nmcb]

yeah the gm stealership is where i got mine and they only sell them here in packs of 10

Different dealerships probably have rules on how they sell them, I was able to buy 2 of them.

 

[jeepin]

The hardware store grade 8's probably are fine but the genuine GM ones have that crosshatched area on the bolt that must serve some purpose to keep the starter aligned or something..

 

[Sephirothq]

I think the cross hatching is to help prevent the bolts from vibrating loose?

 

[hobie237]

I think the cross hatching is to help prevent the bolts from vibrating loose?

Loctite would be far more effective.

 

[pc3nmcb]

Loctite would be far more effective.

I would be leary of loctite as much as these bolts break, be a pain getting them out.

 

[hobie237]

So use medium strength.