re: starter noise

[Ralph Poplawsky <rlpplsky@ix.netcom.com>]

Chris:  If it was my old Chebby I'd say the solenoid was sticky and not
retracting the starting gear in time so the gear was hitting the teeth on
the flex plate (or flywheel).  Don't use it until you figure it out since I
am sure you don't want to damage your flywheel.  Your starter motor could
be fine...

Ralph Poplawsky
'91 200Q

At 04:46 PM 3/31/98 EST, you wrote:
>I've started to hear an expensive noise on starting:  the starter initially
>turns over the car fine a couple times, then makes a banging noise for a few
>seconds as the car starts up.  Any thoughts?  I'll try and pull the starter
>out this weekend and see if the shaft is rusted up, etc.  Any BTDT?  Or
should
>I just replace it while I have it out?
>Chris Miller, '91 200q
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