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Starter issue

Tiny
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  • 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO
  • 4.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 240,000 MILES
I have had starter issues with this van, usually the drive not fully engaging fully. Have checked voltage to starter which was good. I have changed this starter four times with supposedly new starters. The van starts great for a few months, then back to the same problem. The parts store says its issues with the van not their starters. But why as soon as a new starter is installed no issues for months?
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Saturday, October 13th, 2018 AT 8:14 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sound like the flex plate is wrong out which takes the starter out. Here is a guide to help and a video to show you what you are in for when changing the flex plate. It not the same car but the process is the same.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

and

https://youtu.be/3vJAojsrfuU

If you remove the starter and take a picture of the explicate teeth I can tell for sure.

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, October 15th, 2018 AT 5:26 PM

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