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Kitskaboodle
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MAR 20, 10:03 PM
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Have you done the Fiero starter upgrade? I’m really looking forward to this swap! I ordered a starter for a 98 Grand Prix GTP. Looking forward to higher torque. 😀
Anyways , I have the new starter ready to install on my 85 GT but I have a question about shims. The old Fiero starter had a long slotted thick shim that was installed under one of the bolts. (the one that faces the rear of the car)
Do I need to install this shim with the new gear reduction starter? What did you do? How do I determine if I need a shim and how much shim. I heard it’s hard to get a wire in there to check the clearance.
Thanks, Kit
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theogre
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MAR 21, 01:48 AM
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New unit may need same, different or none.
See my Cave, Starter
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Dr. Ian Malcolm: Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
(Jurassic Park)
The Ogre's Fiero Cave[This message has been edited by theogre (edited 03-21-2021).]
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Kitskaboodle
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MAR 21, 05:10 AM
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Ok, thanks Ogre.
I forgot to mention mine is an auto. 
Kit
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cebix
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MAR 21, 09:28 AM
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I did this swap years ago on my '85 2.5 auto when my original starter finally died.
Didn't need no shimming but that's just me. I haven't measured the slot properly but it doesn't make weird noises so I left it as it is.
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