I appreciated the video. You gave detailed instructions and reasons why to do or not to do certain methods. However, giving the locations of all motor mount bracket bolts would have really helped. I still have no idea where the top bolt is after hours of looking. I’m wondering if you wouldn’t mind replying with that location? Thanks.
@@heyspeedytweetyi would look at a picture on google of the motor mount so you have an idea pictured in your mind of the bolt locations.....Then with your hands follow the mount and feel for the bolt. I couldnt stick my phone in their to get a great angle but when you remove the oil filter then bolt is right in that area.
at 3:30 he says one is on the other side which he took out from above. You have to reach & feel for it. Once you get the socket on it's a lot of work getting it off. I luckily had a power wrench which did it quickly... Don't feel bad it took me well over an hour researching before I was confident of where it was and what I was doing.
@@CHB_98 i dont have a lift. I did this with floor jacks from Harbour Frieght. If you are mechanically inclined, then this should be a walk in the park. And if not its not tht complicated to attack. Just take your time and you will be good.
@@gtflips thank you ! I am mechanically inclined just want to make sure it’s really my starter, it’s been real wierd tried to swap the relay and problem persist what my 09 acadia is doing it will start first thing in the morning then if i go to a store nothing no crank there is power to the car after about 10 tries it will start. it seems to be a hit and miss my battery seems fine any suggestions ?
@@CHB_98 yeah sounds like the starter. I was having similar issues. It would crank then if i drove 5 mins down the road it would take several tries for it to crank over again. My starter was doing a clunk noise. Also this is a very common problem with these cars.
I just did this job in this manner on my 2011 Buick enclave. It was herendous. There is no easy way. I have been replacing things on this car all summer long. Most difficult car to work on I have ever seen. This is intentional. It will be a cold day in hell before I buy GM or US built car again.
Best video on replacing a buick/gmc starter I've found. Thank you!
@@briandavidofficial appreciate it 💯
wow this looks much better than needing with the cat and exhaust ! thanks for the video going to tackle this job soon
Took me over four hours on a 2011 Buick Enclave. I also was replacing the front motor mount which was bad - that only took about 10 minutes extra.
Thank you for the detail how to it help us a whole lot
I appreciated the video. You gave detailed instructions and reasons why to do or not to do certain methods. However, giving the locations of all motor mount bracket bolts would have really helped. I still have no idea where the top bolt is after hours of looking. I’m wondering if you wouldn’t mind replying with that location? Thanks.
@@heyspeedytweetyi would look at a picture on google of the motor mount so you have an idea pictured in your mind of the bolt locations.....Then with your hands follow the mount and feel for the bolt. I couldnt stick my phone in their to get a great angle but when you remove the oil filter then bolt is right in that area.
at 3:30 he says one is on the other side which he took out from above. You have to reach & feel for it. Once you get the socket on it's a lot of work getting it off. I luckily had a power wrench which did it quickly... Don't feel bad it took me well over an hour researching before I was confident of where it was and what I was doing.
@11:16 I also have 2 🥜 😂
You can tell car engineers were never mechanics in their past life.
At 5:44 are you getting electrocuted? Did you disconnect the battery? LOL Anyhow well done video, probably one of the best one on the topic. Thanks!
lol
did you remove the knock sensor ?
is this even possible doing at home with floor jacks you have a lift and make it so easy
@@CHB_98 i dont have a lift. I did this with floor jacks from Harbour Frieght. If you are mechanically inclined, then this should be a walk in the park. And if not its not tht complicated to attack. Just take your time and you will be good.
@@gtflips thank you ! I am mechanically inclined just want to make sure it’s really my starter, it’s been real wierd tried to swap the relay and problem persist what my 09 acadia is doing it will start first thing in the morning then if i go to a store nothing no crank there is power to the car after about 10 tries it will start. it seems to be a hit and miss my battery seems fine any suggestions ?
@@CHB_98 yeah sounds like the starter. I was having similar issues. It would crank then if i drove 5 mins down the road it would take several tries for it to crank over again. My starter was doing a clunk noise. Also this is a very common problem with these cars.
For sure your starter
I just did this job in this manner on my 2011 Buick enclave. It was herendous. There is no easy way. I have been replacing things on this car all summer long. Most difficult car to work on I have ever seen. This is intentional. It will be a cold day in hell before I buy GM or US built car again.
20 minute job my ass
You must not be tht mechanically inclined if you think taking a fews bolts off takes hours.
Wow this was very good video took me 30 mins thanks
it will definitely take longer for a at home mechanic with no lift more like a few hours