On a scale of 1-10 how difficult is it to change the fly wheel of a '95 S-10.?

Question

I changed the starter and it still making that whinning noise.
Is it a shade tree mechanic type thing. Any fluids to replace or calibration.

Answer 1

pull the starter and look at the flywheel you can see if its bad if it looks ok shim the starter correctly you will be ok

as far as swapping the flywheel its not a do it yourself job unless you are very filmier with the job and have the proper tools (trans jack)

Answer 2

I own a shop, and think this; If its a 4x4 then it can get pretty difficult. On a scale of 1-10 it is up there at about an 8. If you are smart enough to change the starter, then I would say you could change the flywheel without any problems. You will need to make sure you have the vehicle secure (on jack stands so you don't get killed), have a transmission jack, or a couple of strong arms, and some tools to work with. You can purchase a Haynes Repair Manual from a parts store, or go to the library and check out the Chilton's Repair Manual that covers this job on your vehicle. The only fluid you may be concerned with is the clutch slave cylinder, but you should be able to remove it, and tie it up out of the way. You will need a clutch alignment tool. The bolts that hold the flywheel to the crankshaft is very important. You don't even want to break one of these off in the crank, or you will be in deep crap. It is a good idea to tighten these down even, in a crisscross fashion, and if they have a star washer on them, make sure it goes back. These bolts must weigh the same. Same thing for the pressure plate bolts. If you break one off, then you will throw the engine out of balance, and it will vibrate & eventally do harm to the engine. All of these bolts should be tightened with a torque wrench, and this way you won't break one off. If not, then an experienced mechanic should tighten these by hand, and not an impact wrench. Outside all this, you should be able to pull it off without any hitches. The main thing is take your time, do it right, and if you don't understand something, then find out from someone before you just put it in there anyway. This is where a book comes in real handy. The clutch disc can be installed backwards, so pay attention to how it goes. Use a spray can of brake cleaner on the flywheel, and pressure plate to get all the hand prints & greasey dirt off. Any grease or residue left on these parts will cause the clutch to jerk, and not work right.
Glad to help out, Good Luck!!!

Answer 3

Is your chevy an automatic or stick?

4 or 6 cylinder?

Rear or 4WD?

The reason I asked is that a manual transmission would pose a different set of circumstances as opposed to an automatic.

If you replace the flywheel of a manual transmission, you would most likely want to replace the clutch and clutch plate as well. Assure that you have a pilot tool when you do this. You would probably need to get a bottle of brake fluid, as you would need to bleed the hydraulic clutch after replacing.

You very well may need to remove/replace the exhaust pipe as well, unless it is far away enough from the transmission to afford you space as not to have to move it.

In an automatic, you would have to remove the transmission so, you would probably need to buy some ATF to replace what is lost when you disconnect the drive shaft and the transmission from the motor. Again, you may have to disconnect/replace the exhaust pipe when removing the transmission, depending on if your S10 is a 4 or a 6 cylinder.

You may not have to purchase a flywheel, any reputable auto shop should be able to refinish your current flywheel, but upon putting it back in you have to have it aligned correctly. If you do not have a repair manual telling you how to perform this, then it is not a shade tree operation, you should have it professionally done.

If you think experts are expensive, wait until you see what amatuers will cost you.

Answer 4

It is a little difficult because you have to be able to get all of the bolts off of the bell housing and the ones on the top can be a pain in the ***!!! I would rate this job an 8.

Answer 5

you might need to shim the starter. if you never done this it could take a day if you are experience 2 hours in and out.

Answer 6

2-10 as you need to know what you doing first if not take it a workshop as it may cost you more trying to fix it your self