# 1985 K5 blazer starter problems

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-k5-blazer-starter-problems/173458>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [December 20, 2020, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-k5-blazer-starter-problems/173458 "2020-12-20T01:07:15Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 20, 2020, 11:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-k5-blazer-starter-problems/173458/3 "2020-12-20T11:39:41Z")

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> [@Starter grinding BAD '85 K5 Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-grinding-bad-85-k5-blazer/173457):
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> I’m hoping someone here can tell me what my issue is. I have a 1985 Chevy K5 Blazer, the starter was grinding horribly so I replaced it with a brand new last night and it started perfect. I wake up amd start working on it today and its grinding just as bad as before horrible loud grinding and the whole blazer shakes, I didnt install any of the shims but the feeler gauge was pretty close to perfectly spaced, the bolts are nice and tight so.i know it’s not moving. What’s the deal? The blazer has b…

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