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- 08-13 01:54 AM #1RichardGuest
New noise when starting
In the past 3 days I have noticed a new noise when the starter motor is
engaged. It sounds like a clashing or gnashing of gears. I have a feeling
the bendix is not retracting quickly enough when the engine has started and
is rubbing on the flywheel for a moment. Is this possible? Is there a spring
that can be replaced, or is my starter about to bite the dust?
Regards, rtt
- 08-13 04:21 AM #2johnGuest
Re: New noise when starting
- 08-13 09:53 PM #3JMGuest
Re: New noise when starting
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Known issue with this car. Grease inside dries up, makes goofy noise.
Will not quit, mostly. Rarely the bendix will hang up on the shaft,
then you got a problem. Tap lightly on starter to free it, reportedly
this can work.
I drove mine for at least 4 years hearing that "vzzightttt" noise.
First occurred only in cold weather, then, years later, on just about
every start. Finally paid $200+ for an Nissan/Infiniti starter, and
it is real quiet for the last 4 months. Probably wasn't worth doing.
JM
- 08-14 02:16 PM #4RichardGuest
Re: New noise when starting
Many thanks.
I hate the noise, I'll check with my dealer.
It made an extremely horrible sound the other day, I shut the engine off, I
thought the timing chain had broken, it was such a racket.
rtt
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