Since Ls1.com(ls1zone.com) is COMPLETELY screwed, Ill ask here.

Ok for a few years now when I turn my key the car doesnt fire up instantly. Maybe takes a second. But today it didnt for maybe 4 seconds. If this means I need a new starter, then I have some more questions. BTW, the battery and alternator are new. No power problems.

I have Hooker longtubes, so is changing the starter a bitch?

Where can I get one? Like a good one? Aftermarket for cheaper or shall I go to AutoZone?

I have never changed one before, so I dont know if I need to bang it, get a gasket, make a prayer, etc.

I just hope I can do it myself without moving **** around.

Thanks!!!!

Edit...since no signature has been made yet...we are talking about a 1999 T/A M6.

 

if it cranks probably not the starter try a fuel pressure check to see if the pump is bleeding down

 

No no. Its silence then it fires up like normal. I just want it to keep starting and not leave me stranded with the silence.

 

Need to know. TTT

 

"If the battery, the wiring and the engine are functioning properly and the engine continues to crank slowly, replace the starter motor."


Don't know how the longtubes might affect your access to it, but here's some instructions:


Starter Motor Replacement - 5.7L Engine


Caution
Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.


Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
3. Remove the left side catalytic converter.
4. Remove the starter motor bolts.
5. Lower the starter motor.
6. Remove the wiring harness starter lead nut.
7. Remove the wiring harness starter lead and washer.
8. Remove the positive cable nut (at starter solenoid).
9. Remove the positive cable lead.
10. Remove the starter motor.


Installation Procedure

1. Install the starter motor shield, if necessary.
2. Lift the starter motor into position.
3. Install the positive cable lead.
4. Install the positive battery cable nut (3) (at starter solenoid). Tighten the positive battery cable nut (at starter solenoid) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

Important - Ensure the following when installing the starter lead:
The starter lead is wrapped with heat protective tape.
The starter lead does NOT contact the positive cable and/or connection.

5. Install the wiring harness starter lead and washer.
6. Install the wiring harness starter lead nut. Tighten the wiring harness starter lead nut to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
7. Raise the starter motor to the engine block.
8. Install the starter motor bolts. Tighten the starter motor bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
9. Install the left side catalytic converter.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.

 

[QUOTE=3. Remove the left side catalytic converter.
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Whoa ****.

What if you have an offroad pipe?

2morrow is the day.

 

I'd guess that they just say to remove it because of it getting in the way of where you need to reach, so if you have a thinner pipe there instead, could probably just reach around it...

 

Would you get a starter from AutoZone etc? Or are there better ones on, say, Summit?

I will need to do this and wanted to know whats good out there.

 

DO NOT get one from autozone. I bought one for my old 93 z from summit. Powerstarter I believe. Nice part, and good price. Or you could always go to the dealer.

 

Sorry, That is powermaster.

 

make sure you torque the new one correctly and/or use threadlocker! mine came loose and broke my starter and engine block.

 

DO NOT BUY ONE FROM AUTOZONE. The last electrical part i bought from autozone was a starter, and out of the box it was fucked up. Don't do it to yourself.

 

I've used two autozone starts on my trucks. Both are still working great over a year later.

 

your lucky, it seems alot of people in connecticut are lucky too, because i didnt have any problems with stuff i bought from autozone up there, but down here in MD i guess we get the shitty stuff because everything i bought from autozone that actually had to "work" was terrible. This doesnt include things like brakepads and lightbulbs, but things like starters i have bought were terrible.

 

Well which ones are for our cars? It has them listed on how many teeth they are....I dont have a clue what our cars' are.

Plus, is getting a higher torque starter good at all?

 

How long did yall starters last?

 

ttt
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I had a similar problem on my 91 camaro. I was about to replace the starter because when I turned the key I had to wait a few seconds, it seemed like the starter didn't have enough power and needed to "charge up" before I could start it. Turned out that the starter wire was badly corroded and had very high resistance which was what caused my problem. Check the wire going to your starter, remove it and make sure there is no breaks in the insulation and that it doesn't have a high resistance. And if you do need to replace it DO NOT go to the dealer. Get the universal kit from napa and make your own. When I went to get mine the dealer wanted $112 for a 24 inch wire with no terminals. Napa on the other hand wanted $20 for one with terminals. Just a word of advice so you don't have a heart attack when you hear the price from the dealer