Starter heat shield sources

[The_Handier_Man1]

From: connie  (Original Message)
Sent: 2/10/2003 5:59 PM

I own a 82 Chev 6.2L Diesel Winnebago Brave. This will be the third starter to be put on it since I have owned it 6 years. I understand the heat from the exhaust will cause them to keep going out due to the position of the starter. Can you offer advice on what I can put over this starter to keep the heat off of it? It is located passenger bottom rear of motor. Thank you. Connie



From: denison
Sent: 2/10/2003 7:30 PM

On my 72 with gasoline engine the starter is protected by a heat shield - vital part too. I doubt the starter would last even 3 years of summer vacations without it. It is possible the heat shield was mounted to the manifold instead, and has rusted away. If I can find a pictorial of the heat shield that is on mine I would send you a picture of it, to give you an idea. Do you have microsoft word? I could send it in a word document, or I could just send a .jpg file if you can open and view/print them? deniso



From: jeepdog85
Sent: 2/10/2003 10:33 PM

Hi, Just read about your problem. Go to Summit racing and look at thier assortment of heat shields wraps, blankets,coatings, etc. there is one for you there



From: runaway
Sent: 2/11/2003 1:29 AM

try the heat schield used by racer car builders. they are avaiable at most
auto parts stores. it is a metal cover with and asbestos like insulation
between the case of the starter ans the cover. also, replacement starters
from checker auto are about half as much as one from a chevy dealer and ar
guarenteed for life. lse b, runaway



From: connie
Sent: 2/11/2003 6:03 PM

Thank you for the information and yes I do have word. My email address is connie5253@hotmail.com. I live in Houston and on top of the heat from the engine and the weather heat, it truly takes a beaten and so does my pocket book. Thanks again.



From: UluzYarx
Sent: 2/17/2004 8:39 AM

Wrap the heat source ~ exhaust pipe?