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Truck question , is this common? #8476008
09/25/25 01:38 PM
09/25/25 01:38 PM
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Guys, I got the replacement starter and I’ve been fighting it trying to get it back into place..I wrestled the old one out.
While trying to pop the new one in.. I popped the oil level sensor wires off because of the tugging and struggling,,
I was able to get a new piece.. but was wondering if that’s is a common problem for Chevy trucks?
This has got to be the hardest starter I’ve ever had to replace.

Last edited by foxkidd44; 09/25/25 07:01 PM.

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Re: Truck question , is this common? [Re: foxkidd44] #8476014
09/25/25 01:49 PM
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So many wires and sensors it's hard not to break or disconnect something when working on something else

Re: Truck question , is this common? [Re: foxkidd44] #8476024
09/25/25 02:04 PM
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Could be worse, I had a truck years ago that was a real pain. In order to change the starter you first had to remove the right front shock, then put a jack under the oil pan to hold the engine up while you removed the shock tower and right side engine mount. After that you could remove the exhaust so that you could access the starter. Replaced the starter in that truck 3 times. Shot the better half of a day working on that.

Re: Truck question , is this common? [Re: foxkidd44] #8476027
09/25/25 02:08 PM
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It helps if you are still flexible.


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Re: Truck question , is this common? [Re: kevtrap] #8476035
09/25/25 02:24 PM
09/25/25 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by kevtrap
Could be worse, I had a truck years ago that was a real pain. In order to change the starter you first had to remove the right front shock, then put a jack under the oil pan to hold the engine up while you removed the shock tower and right side engine mount. After that you could remove the exhaust so that you could access the starter. Replaced the starter in that truck 3 times. Shot the better half of a day working on that.

Think id just shoot the truck at that point lol.

Re: Truck question , is this common? [Re: foxkidd44] #8476040
09/25/25 02:28 PM
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Match up the drive nose to make sure it’s the same then try to move the flywheel/flex plate to see if that’s the issue being out of line with the new drive.


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Re: Truck question , is this common? [Re: kevtrap] #8476044
09/25/25 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by kevtrap
Could be worse, I had a truck years ago that was a real pain. In order to change the starter you first had to remove the right front shock, then put a jack under the oil pan to hold the engine up while you removed the shock tower and right side engine mount. After that you could remove the exhaust so that you could access the starter. Replaced the starter in that truck 3 times. Shot the better half of a day working on that.


Sounds like the old 2 wheel drive S-10s. Remove the engine to do a oil pan gasket.

Remind me again why I don't miss working on cars for a living.

Re: Truck question , is this common? [Re: foxkidd44] #8476050
09/25/25 02:46 PM
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LOL, be thankful it's not UNDER the intale!

Last edited by DaveP; 09/25/25 02:47 PM.
Re: Truck question , is this common? [Re: DaveP] #8476052
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Originally Posted by DaveP
LOL, be thankful it's not UNDER the intale!


Did plenty of those on Cadillac NorthStar's. Wasn't a terrible job. Even did a few as a roadside tech.
Sure beat crawling on the snow covered ground in some back alley.

Re: Truck question , is this common? [Re: foxkidd44] #8476059
09/25/25 03:01 PM
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k snow 1999 S-10 here. Great little truck, 26 or more MPH and only has 350,000 miles on it now. Yep put in a new started 10 years ago. I will not do the next one, have a great new mechanic who is in his 30's to do that kind of stuff now.......jk


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Re: Truck question , is this common? [Re: jk] #8476080
09/25/25 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jk
k snow 1999 S-10 here. Great little truck, 26 or more MPH and only has 350,000 miles on it now. Yep put in a new started 10 years ago. I will not do the next one, have a great new mechanic who is in his 30's to do that kind of stuff now.......jk


We used to sell the "S-10 package". Pull motor (if 2WD), intake oil pan and front cover reseal. And ball joints. If high enough mileage, we'd throw in a starter for parts cost only.

Re: Truck question , is this common? [Re: foxkidd44] #8476177
09/25/25 06:59 PM
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Glad that horror show is over,, wowzer..
I’m tired and my neck is hurting ( I still do have issues sometimes with my cervical stenosis).
But dang!! I just didn’t know if Chevy starters were notorious for being a major pain in the rear.
I’m pretty sure I got the wires , wired back correctly on to the new clip. I was thankful that the independent auto parts store had that particular clip instead of having to go to a junkyard.

I was wondering if that oil level sensor just lets someone know if the oil level is low or if affects other working parts of the engine…


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Re: Truck question , is this common? [Re: foxkidd44] #8476187
09/25/25 07:12 PM
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Some European car maker once had a starter that was inside the bell housing, I believe.

Re: Truck question , is this common? [Re: foxkidd44] #8476195
09/25/25 07:28 PM
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Wait till you can a 50mt delco remy on a truck behind the frame rail, that’ll teach you a whole new language. laugh

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