94 grandam starter

[RIder_18]

Alright i just bought a 94 grandam, came with no starter..so i whent out and bought a new starter, installed it and it grinds..i looked in the manual and it shows that its has a shim. but the one i bought dindnt come with any..and when i got the car there wasnt any either...so can someone tell me if it should just bolt up..or it does need a shim, if so how think is the shim. thanks

[xeroinfinity]

What engine?

Could be the flywheel teeth are chiped/broken.
Did you look at that when the starter was put on?

A shim is needed though. heres a pic


Where ever you bought the starter should carry the one you need for your car. They varry in thinkness from car to car, engine to engine.

Hope that helps!

[RIder_18]

alright i have the 3.1 v6 and i whent to abunch of parts store and all they have is a package of starter shims for all models of Gm's...so i bought the pack but now i need to know the thickness of the shim.
can anyone tell me the thinkness of shim required?

[xeroinfinity]

I'm not exactly sure, but try .016 in(.406mm).
If thats not it try .020"(.508mm).

Its not listed in any of my books, which is weird