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Dec 26, 2006 | 09:52 PM

CaptKen

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Watch those starters

Couple of weeks ago I noticed the starter was making a noise different from normal. Nothing major and had to really listen to hear what sounded like a skip when it spun the engine. Crawled under to take a look last week and found the bottom bolt backed out a quarter inch and the top bolt took two full turns to tighten. 93,000 miles and never been touched. I felt like I dodged a major bullet that time. This week its the two O rings on the fuel filter thats leaking that will be tackled.

Dec 26, 2006 | 10:52 PM

rebelchevy02

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this happend on my boss' 2002, at 150k, it actually broke the lug that went to the starter........ might be something for people to consider checking.....

Dec 27, 2006 | 02:27 AM

RAMPAGE_F350

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Happened to me earlier this year with 150K, had to replace the starter. I used lock-tite, it won't happen again!

Dec 27, 2006 | 05:39 AM

maevans

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Originally Posted by CaptKen

Thanks for the heads up. I will check mine this weekend.

Dec 29, 2006 | 05:51 PM

IDIFREAK

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I also had to replace a starter because of loose bolts. everyone should pull their bolts and use Red Loc-tite on them

Dec 29, 2006 | 06:37 PM

Kwikkordead

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I think red lock tight might be a little over-kill. You'll never get them off again if you need to without applying a lot of heat. I would use blue.
Either that or snug the bolts down as a routine procedure every time you change the oil.
And since the truck is sitting across the street right now, I think I'll just bring it in and check.

Dec 30, 2006 | 10:44 AM

Crash1040

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I read this post yesterday and last night my started was making funny noises. Checked them just now and the bolts were atleast 2 full turns loose. GOOD POST !! Saved my starter and a big headache when it would have given up.