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I just had my starter and flywheel replaced because the starter nared off some teeth on my flywheel and it sounds like it is doing it again. When the starter is going and turning the flywheel, it sounds like there is a spot that is worn again. Was it installed incorrectly, It doesn't look like the bolts really hold the starter that snugly onto the flywheel, they look like they hold the starter up but not in. And I ended up buying a starter for 129.00, are these starters that much worse than the ones I would get from napa or the gm dealer?

DAvid
I am taking it in to a dealer tomorrow, hopefully i don't have to replace the flywheel again.

Some rebuilt starters have worn mounting surfaces. This causes the teeth on the starter to improperly engage the ring gear. There are shims that can be purchased to accommodate this wear. Personally, if the starter housing is worn enough to cause gear meshing problems, then I would insist on a replacement or get my money back and get a starter from a reputable supplier.

Britt

Hey Dwrack, What engine do you have and what year truck?

Dwrack welcome to the site now that you are here be sure to visit the welcome notes and FAQS stickys at top of this header as soon as you can, knowing yr & model of your ride is a critical piece of info to know before we can begin to help you. Info in FAQs can help to know what we are talking about if you are new to the GM Diesel.

Britt update your sig also please.

Hey TD I moved this out of the 911 section to here cause I not sure the truck /engine involved yet. It may need to be moved again when that infomation shows up