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2000 Chevrolet Express Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Engine, Engine block.
Mileage: 114,000 miles.

Asked on November 3, 2012

Chevrolet Express Starter Problem

The bolt keep breaking out on my starter on my 2000 Chevy 3500 Express Van
Avatar Asked by fattboi175

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Replied on November 3, 2012

is the engine block broken??

are they the correct length????

is the nose broken????

history of the starter??????

is the little support bracket bolted on?????

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on November 3, 2012

Block no
Length yes
starter new
Nose no
support bracket what's that

Tiny Response from fattboi175
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Replied on November 3, 2012

bingo.

there is a small bracket that goes from the starter to the block to support the other end to take the stress off the operation. most likely was thrown away at some replacement. very important bracket.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on November 3, 2012

Ok that was on it the first time it broke

Tiny Response from fattboi175
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Replied on November 3, 2012

why did you not replace it ??

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on November 3, 2012

I did not know about and to my buby just told me

Tiny Response from fattboi175
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