I have had problems with the starter on this car since the original went kaput. I have had two new starters crack at the nose cone within about 3 years of installation each (6 years). When I installed the the replacement starters, I did not shim them because I figured that since the original starter had no shims, the new ones wouldn't need them either. But the guy at the auto parts store this last time said I might need to use shims this time.
My question is, is this so, and if so, how many shims do I need to use? The instructions that come with the starter say that if you hear a high pitched whine after releasing the key.. which is the case, but it's breif and faint... then there is not enough clearance. Which seems logical considering that I've had two starters crack on me.
And, if I do need to use shims, is there a trick to getting them on? I tried to use one, but had trouble keeping it in place while lifting the starter to install.
Conclusion: Do I need shims? If so, How many? And is there a trick to make getting them on easier?
My question is, is this so, and if so, how many shims do I need to use? The instructions that come with the starter say that if you hear a high pitched whine after releasing the key.. which is the case, but it's breif and faint... then there is not enough clearance. Which seems logical considering that I've had two starters crack on me.
And, if I do need to use shims, is there a trick to getting them on? I tried to use one, but had trouble keeping it in place while lifting the starter to install.
Conclusion: Do I need shims? If so, How many? And is there a trick to make getting them on easier?
Oct 24, 2008 at 4:47 PM
