1996 Chevy Suburban problem with my vehicle

1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
270,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHELA909
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Hi my vehicle makes this loud clacking sound we have change alot of things on it the relay switches the battery and the starter we have change that twice and everytime w put a new starter it turs on but it makes a screeching sound then it gets messed up and it will turn on but it would make that clacking sound and we want to know what it could be and after a while that problem burns out the starter that's why we have changed the starter twice already can you help us
Aug 31, 2010 at 1:59 AM
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HMAC300
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i fyou get a good rebuilt starter there should be shims with it. And if you read the instructions it will tell you how to see what shims you need. that is your problem an dyou will continue to burn your starters out until you put the proper shim or shims in to get the proper clearance.
Sep 2, 2010 at 1:31 PM