007hunter Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 I do believe that the starter in my truck is going bad. Twice since Sunday it hasn't started and I've been left stranded, Fortunately since its a manual, with a little help getting me moving I can start it. So my question is how hard is it to replace the starter? BTW I have a 1998 Chevy S-10 2.2L. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 It shouldn't be very hard, a few wires and a couple of bolts. Being a 4 cylinder you have a lot more room to remove it. If you take it to a parts store that checks them for free they will very that indeed its a bad starter. Sometimes its as simple as a wire that needed to be cleaned up or one that is loose. Should not be hard at all. If you get a Chilton manual it should show step by step instructions on how to remove and install one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Best as I can remember most of the s series trucks was only 2 bolts holding the starter, a ground wire and a positive wire. Very simple to remove and replace. Would have an auto parts store check it first to see if it is bad though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 I just checked the GM online service manual and it tells us to remove the manifold pipe to replace the starter. I don't recall changing one in an S truck with a 2.2L so I don't know for sure whether you "have" to remove the exhaust. I'll ask one of the other lads when I get back to work from lunch and let you know tonight. A lot of times GM will tell us to remove things and you don't have to, it just makes it easier. Removing the exhaust may open up a whole other can of worms if the bolts break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 A lot of times GM will tell us to remove things and you don't have to, it just makes it easier. So they can charge more for labor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 So they can charge more for labor! LOL! Sorry it took so long getting back to you, but I asked a few of the guys here and they say it is a pretty big job on one of those 4 cylinders. They all reccommend taking the exhaust off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Good luck with it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HoppeMan Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 If you get a Chilton manual it should show step by step instructions on how to remove and install one. Here is a piece of advice: NEVER get a Chilton manual! They never have good pics, they tell little, they're plain old sad...you get the point Get Haynes BTW, though you probably already did it, the starter job should be a easy. Take care, Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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