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slam59 · 01-26-2013, 11:36 AM

Replaced my strarter on my 99 2 door 2wd Tahoe about 3 weeks ago and flywheel was decent shape but not too bad. Now last night it sounded like it had a slight grinding noise for a sec before starting. I started it up this morning and it definitely had some grinding noise going on before starting. So question is, you guys think its the flywheel making the noise and I should of replaced it? Is it a major job to do this? Also, I was told that these 99 2 door 2wd Tahoes came with 2 different transmissons. I thought they all had the same tranny. How do you know which one you have? Thanks...

**truckdude239** · 01-26-2013, 02:20 PM

did you shim the starteer?

slam59 · 01-26-2013, 11:16 PM

No my mechanic says it did not need shims
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**truckdude239** · 01-27-2013, 11:34 AM

if its grinding it needs shims, most only require one shim. if it was a remanufactured starter more then like the mounting area was machined and the shim is included to make up for what was taken off. i've yet to do a gm that has not taken shims with a reman starter

slam59 · 01-28-2013, 01:16 PM

It is a new starter, not re-man. The bolts were a bit worn and no one had any new ones in stock when he put it on. I'm wondering if at the top of the bolt where it has the cross markngs to keep it from moving is the reason why this is happening? If they are worn I have read it can cause movement and starter would be out of line. What you guys think?

01-26-2013, 11:36 AM	#1
slam59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: So. Calif Posts: 305	99 Tahoe and starter/flywheel Replaced my strarter on my 99 2 door 2wd Tahoe about 3 weeks ago and flywheel was decent shape but not too bad. Now last night it sounded like it had a slight grinding noise for a sec before starting. I started it up this morning and it definitely had some grinding noise going on before starting. So question is, you guys think its the flywheel making the noise and I should of replaced it? Is it a major job to do this? Also, I was told that these 99 2 door 2wd Tahoes came with 2 different transmissons. I thought they all had the same tranny. How do you know which one you have? Thanks... __________________ 1974 C10 swb 350 1977 3/4 ton Silverado 454 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe Last edited by slam59; 01-26-2013 at 11:45 AM.

01-26-2013, 02:20 PM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: 99 Tahoe and starter/flywheel did you shim the starteer? __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

01-26-2013, 11:16 PM	#3
slam59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: So. Calif Posts: 305	Re: 99 Tahoe and starter/flywheel No my mechanic says it did not need shims Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1974 C10 swb 350 1977 3/4 ton Silverado 454 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe

01-27-2013, 11:34 AM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: 99 Tahoe and starter/flywheel if its grinding it needs shims, most only require one shim. if it was a remanufactured starter more then like the mounting area was machined and the shim is included to make up for what was taken off. i've yet to do a gm that has not taken shims with a reman starter __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

01-28-2013, 01:16 PM	#5
slam59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: So. Calif Posts: 305	Re: 99 Tahoe and starter/flywheel It is a new starter, not re-man. The bolts were a bit worn and no one had any new ones in stock when he put it on. I'm wondering if at the top of the bolt where it has the cross markngs to keep it from moving is the reason why this is happening? If they are worn I have read it can cause movement and starter would be out of line. What you guys think? __________________ 1974 C10 swb 350 1977 3/4 ton Silverado 454 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe



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