Re: The Starter/Flywheel Riddle (cont.) (archive)

Had the same problem...I went through the same puzzling questions and logic, swearing it couldn't be the starter because I had just replaced the solenoid, even augued with my mechanic, but he convinved me to replace it and problem solved!

Good luck
Rich

In the past, I've had several times when my starter has made grinding noises, some went away, and some got worse. Now, I have to try and start it 5-10 time (with the resulting obnoxious metal grinding the first 4-9 times, the last time catching and starting...)

So, the archives and other experts say it's the flywheel.

However, once the starter does engage, it works perfectly, turning the motor over as many times as need until is starts. I would think that if there were broken or missing teeth it would miss at least once per revolution.

An examination of the flywheel through the hole that the starter came out of shows no broken teeth (but could the teeth all be worn evenly?)

And, if I put a wrench on the front of the crankshaft and turn the motor to a different spot, in theory finding a different and better place on the flywheel, this seems to have no effect - it grinds a few times and then works normally.

Any guidance or thoughts would be appreciated. I'm going to pull the tranny in the morning if I don't get a better idea between now and then.

-David

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