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Search Auto Parts Search Any ideas as to why this happened to my starter? (pictures) Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting bugzy3188 User Aug 5, 2012, 6:38 PM Post #1 of 4 (1542 views) Any ideas as to why this happened to my starter? (pictures) Sign In I just replaced the starter in my 02 3.2 Impala about 2 months ago, I just recently started having issues and noticed that the top connection ( the big wire) had become loose. Before I had a chance to bring it to my dads where I have tools at my disposal the car ceased to start at all and I realized that the entire stud had sheered off and there was no connection at all...forgive my lack of terminology here, I'm not a mechanic...here is a pic of the starter after I pulled it: Any ideas as to why this could have become sheered off like that? As far as I know there are no moving parts down there. The starter was properly and tightly secured in its place. I will be taking it back tomorrow to have it replaced as I got the warranty on it but I am confused as to why this happened. Any advice or info would be much obliged... Discretesignals Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Aug 5, 2012, 6:52 PM Post #2 of 4 (1528 views) Re: Any ideas as to why this happened to my starter? (pictures) Sign In The cap on the end of the solenoid is some type of phenolic material. Doesn't take too much for it to crack and become brittle with age and exposure to heat from the engine. Usually things like that break off or crack when someone goes to remove or install the cable that connects to the stud. Another possibility is He Man had over torqued the nut for the cable and stressed out the housing mount doing a starter R&R for some reason. The nut for the bat cable requires 89 in/lbs. The smaller solenoid S terminal nut gets 20.5 in/lbs of torque. Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved. (This post was edited by Discretesignals on Aug 5, 2012, 7:09 PM) bugzy3188 User Aug 5, 2012, 7:25 PM Post #3 of 4 (1504 views) Re: Any ideas as to why this happened to my starter? (pictures) Sign In It was me who put it in and I didn't realize that the nut had a certain torque required. I just tightened it down until it was nice and tight. should I use a torque wrench next time? that nut is kind of hard to reach...especially with a torque wrench but if thats what is causing the issue I will make it happen... Discretesignals Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Aug 5, 2012, 7:36 PM Post #4 of 4 (1500 views) Re: Any ideas as to why this happened to my starter? (pictures) Sign In Nice and tight depends on who is putting it on. Takes quite of bit of experience before you can get the feel of how something tight is. Usually a seasoned mechanic or tech can tell how tight something should be or can feel how much a certain torque is. Someone who doesn't do this on a daily basis assumes that tighter is better. They don't want things falling off, so they tend to over torque fasteners. If you can get a torque wrench in there, you could go that route. Or you could get the feel of how much 89 inch pounds really is and get close to doing it without using a torque wrench. Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved. (This post was edited by Discretesignals on Aug 5, 2012, 7:38 PM)   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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