Unknown broken bolt under M1008

[rjager]

Hi all,

Tonight I discovered this bolt lying under my M1008, no idea where it came from.
It was in the neighbourhood of the transmission
Its about 4 inch long.
I checked under the car to see is there is a bolt missing but could not find a spot where it could have been?

I will check again tomorrow with more daylight and some extra torches.
Does anyone recognize this bolt or could some one just be playing a prank on me?

perhaps its a silly question but I just want to be sure.

 

[FarmerRob]

Starter bolt. You have one more holding the starter in before you're having a really bad day.

 

[patracy]

Prepare as well for a broken block... your bad day has probably already started.

 

[scoutdoors1000]

I had this happed. Get yourself a set of screw outs. Take your time and follow the directions. Go very slow. I would advise a set of jack stands too. SLOWLY drill with bolt out then take the sucker out. Had mine done in less than 1 hour

 

[rjager]

Did a quick check on the starter with a flashlight and there is indeed a bolt missing so that mystery is solved.
Any hints on removing the leftover part? (Thanks Scoutdoors1000 for the hint, we posted at the same time)

Patracy, what the relation with a possible broken block?

 

[FarmerRob]

Prepare as well for a broken block... your bad day has probably already started.

Aww... don't scare the poor guy. Half of the threads are missing, so it obviously broke and didn't just back out so maybe the PO just over-torqued it.

On the plus side, just about every iron-block GM V8 uses the same bolts, so you should be able to find one at your local auto parts store!

 

[FarmerRob]

Did a quick check on the starter with a flashlight and there is indeed a bolt missing so that mystery is solved.
Any hints on removing the leftover part?

Patracy, what the relation with a possible broken block?

Remove the starter (DISCONNECT THE BATTERIES FIRST!!) and you may get lucky enough that there's still a nub sticking out out of the hole, which you can grab with a set of vise grips and twist out. If not, get yourself a good center punch and a set of left-hand-twist drill bits and go to town. It should come out pretty easy.

If the block were to crack in the vicinity of the threaded hole this bolt goes into, then the bolt would loosen and fall out. Since this bolt appears to be broken, you're probably safe from that fate.

 

[Warthog]

Patracy, what the relation with a possible broken block?

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?109165-Starter-killing-flywheel

read this thread and look at the pictures in post #9

 

[85CUCVtom]

And do yourself a favor and get the genuine GM bolts. They are of nicer quality than the Chinese part store bolts.

GM part number: 15544950
Sold in a pack of 5

 

[Warthog]

And make sure the correct support bracket is installed.

 

[porkysplace]

If you have to drill it out use a left-handed drill bit , alot of times they will turn the broken bolt out.

 

[doghead]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...-broken-large-bolt-in-driveway-with-pic/page3

 

[rjager]

Thanks all for the responses.
I will have to mail order the bolts, most local shops have european stuff but no USA parts.
(in my opinion we need more usa cars over here)

If I get the bolts before the weekend I will fix everything then but tonight I will first check for the bracket, if its not there I will order one also.
After checking, dust off the TM's and read.

Ill let know when the repair is done.

 

[phil2968]

I find it interesting how many of these starter bolts are found in driveways. :screwy:

 

[rjager]

Hopefully all are found in the driveway, imagine it had fallen off somewhere on the parking lot of a supermarket.

Would never have noticed it until my really bad day started showing itself

 

[Warthog]

PM your address and I will send you some starter bolts. Do you know what type of starter you have? Direct Drive or Gear Reduction. And do you have the support bracket?

 

[rjager]

The support bracket is still on there, so is the original heat shield..
How do I tell the difference between a direct drive starter or a gear reduction starter?

 

[phil2968]

This is the gear drive.

 

[Warthog]

Skinny gear reduction on the left and fatter direct drive on the right.

PM your mailing address and I'll send you some bolts. I have a extras

 

[rjager]

ohh so shiny.

I should have searched.
I found this post http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...-stock-depleted&highlight=6.2+starter+bracket
At the bottom of the page there is a picture of the 2 type of brackets. I have the bracket on the right so I think I have a direct drive starter.

Ill PM my adress