1992-1999 Series I L27 (1992-1994 SE,SLE, SSE) & Series II L36 (1995-1999 SE, SSE, SLE) and common problems for the Series I and II L67 (all supercharged models 92-99) Including Olds 88's, Olds LSS's and Buick Lesabres Please use General Chat for non-mechanical issues, and Performance and Brainstorming for improvements.

starter bolt location

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-29-2006, 10:38 AM
  #11  
Member
Posts like a V-Tak
Thread Starter
 
meechv's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: the rose city, OR
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
meechv is on a distinguished road
Default

Thanks for checking Bill. Did you go in for the rear bolt behind the front wheel? Or from the front?

I just pulled my battery off the charger, and I'm going to pop it in after breakfast. I'm pretty sure I have a nearly seized bearing in my starter, but I may be able to start it one last time and get it away from the curb and up in the driveway. It'* pulling a huge amount of power, and jumping it didn't quite get it there. Maybe the fresh battery will work.

If not, then it'* time to crawl into the gutter. The things I do for this car...
Old 10-29-2006, 10:40 AM
  #12  
Junior Member
Posts like a Ricer Type-R
 
willwren's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
willwren is on a distinguished road
Default

Michelle, I just crawled under the front, and didn't remove the splash guard. You might find more room by turning the steering wheel all the way over and coming in that way (it should open the wheelwell up a little more) to get the rear bolt. Have some blocks of wood to drop the starter down onto, and to make the install less of a 'lift'.
Old 10-29-2006, 02:42 PM
  #13  
Senior Member
Posts like a Camaro
 
GreenMachine98's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Posts: 936
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
GreenMachine98 is on a distinguished road
Default

you guys are making too big of a deal outta this, i fit under the 92 with it on the ground. two bolts the back one you will be able to feel and not see unless its jacked up... my starter bolts had a little plastic cover that was held on by to little screws. it should take around 30-45 minutes to take it out and put one in! have fun
Old 10-29-2006, 10:10 PM
  #14  
Senior Member
Posts like a Northstar
 
imidazol's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton, OH
Posts: 600
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
imidazol is on a distinguished road
Default

A good set of jackstands under the front end will help ease the access. My 98'* starter died on the street (my fault) and a greasy finger neighbor helped me (he can fix anything). A third hand to help hold the starter would help.
Old 10-30-2006, 11:24 AM
  #15  
DINOSAURUS BOOSTUS

Expert Gearhead
 
BillBoost37's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Enfield, CT
Posts: 41,391
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
BillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of light
Default

B&M...both of you should have no issues.

Both bolts are accessible from in front of the front cross member. Tough to see the second bolt and it can be a little tedious to slowly get it.. overall it'* easy and with a little turning will come right out the bottom.

Best suggestion I have is to remember to disconnect battery first (out in this case) and then the starter connections then the bolts.



Michele.. Bill may have an advanatge due to lack of er uh.. female things. lol
Old 10-30-2006, 01:57 PM
  #16  
Senior Member
Certified GM nut
 
SSEBONNE4EVA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: CT
Posts: 2,099
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
SSEBONNE4EVA is on a distinguished road
Default starter

You could try repping on the starter with a hammer handle while someone turns the key. This may start it then you could move it where you want to.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SignOfZeta
1992-1999
9
03-12-2010 09:15 AM
goldeni
Everything Electrical & Electronic
6
09-11-2009 11:25 AM
theotherguy
1992-1999
8
05-09-2006 01:53 PM
MikeDiaz
Classics (Star Chief and 1957 to 1986)
11
04-23-2006 01:10 AM
JimmyFloyd
General GM Chat
4
06-04-2005 10:13 PM



Quick Reply: starter bolt location



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:14 PM.