1997 GMC Jimmy stripped starter mount bolt holes

1997 GMC JIMMY
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MIKEGOODNOUGH
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1997 GMC Jimmy 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

is it possible to rethread the mount hole that secures the starter to engine so it can line up with the flywheel
Mar 7, 2010 at 10:30 PM
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if you haven't screwed the holes up to much you cna try a heli coil If not, good luck
Mar 10, 2010 at 5:27 PM
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