new starter problem on a 3.4 dohc eng.

[mchill07]

I recently had to replace the starter on my 93 CS and

the new starter did not come with any shims. There were not

any shims on the old one either. The guy at auto-zone said

if there were not any shims, I wouldn't need them. After I got it

in... it screeches loudly after the engine starts. Also when I rev

the eng, It wll screech. I assume it needs shims but how many?

[Crazy K]

You can buy the shims at the parts store. i think the Help brand stuff carries them. start with one. I also will apply grease to the starter gear prior to installation to minimize damage if the clearance is incorrect.

[Schurkey]

Seems to me both my '92 and '93 had ONE thick shim on the starter.

[mchill07]

Starter fine after three and 1/2 shims.