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  1. 03-06-2004 10:58 AM #1
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    shimming the starter

     



    Is there any way to get the starter gear to come out without it starting the car? i am trying to shim it just right and i need it to come out so i can measure the clearance. If not what is the way to measure clearance?
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  3. 03-06-2004 12:28 PM #2
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    grab it with your fingers and turn.
    Right engine, Wrong Wheels
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    Use the Jedi force to turn it
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    Soooo.. his post stired up a questoin ,how do u shim the starter?????What is shimming exactly??
    Its gunna take longer than u thought and its gunna cost more too(plan ahead!)
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    Great info thnx!!!
    Its gunna take longer than u thought and its gunna cost more too(plan ahead!)
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