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This is probably 100% because the teeth on your flywheel are worn out from trying to start it with a bad starter too many times. I had this same problem, changed my starter, it worked like twice then started grinding again. Took it out and look at the flywheel and it was toast. Changed the flywheel the worked fine. Had to replace the started again 8 months later because, well, thanks O'Reilly!
Replacement of a flywheel can run you from $500 to $1000+ for a mechanic. Its about $180 for materials (w/ clutch replacement as well, I mean since you're RIGHT THERE). Need a second person though because taking that tranny out is a beeyotch. If your car is new, it won't be SOO bad. The bolts on my truck were rusted so it took about three days.
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You replaced the starter and its grinding how do you fix that?
I replaced the starter but it makes a grinding nose how do i fix it
95 Nissan altima New starter is grinding when starting what could it be?
could be a worn starter ring gear, most likely.
I can't start 98 Hyundai elantra..making a grinding noise?
You need a new starter, or a new ring gear. Or both.
Have 351 windsor two of them a 1986 and 1990 both with same problem when the starter engages it slips on the fly wheel replaced starter and fly wheel and it still does it never had this problem onford?
I'm not sure what you mean by "slips". Is the starter making a grinding noise or does the starter sound like it is missing the flywheel completely? My first thought was a bad starter drive (part of the starter) but if you replaced the starter with a new one it shouldn't be that.
Why does a 1994 Topaz with 120000 on the engine make a grinding noise when starting or it wont start at all?
That is a broken/worn teeth on the flywheel or on the starter pininon gear. That is why you hear a grinding noise. It's the starter turning without being able to engage.From what you describe I would suspect that the starter is not fully engaging. I'm assuming that the grinding noise you hear when you try to engage the starter is INSTEAD of the engine cranking. If I assumed wrong, ignore the following:Pull the starter, check the flywheel for excessively worn areas. Most of the time the flywheel is ok, it's just the starter. If you feel comfortable working on the starter, just get a new bendix and clean up the rest of it. Any time you disassemble a starter you should replace the bushings and brushes. Never remove the starter with the battery still connected. Remove the negative terminal from the battery before you attempt to remove the starter.
What is wrong with your Crown Victoria it wont start?
see if it will turn over if there is no grinding noise then u need a new starter
What does it mean if your new starter is making a grinding noise and creating sparks when the engine is running?
1st thought is you need shims if the flywheel is hitting the starter. What is the year and model of the vehicle?
What is the gear grinding sound your starter makes only during the instant the engine fires?
The noise is the teeth on the flywheel grinding on the teeth of the starter. Check to see if the starter is loose, this is the most common cause of that noise.
New alternatornew solenoidand new batterybut having grinding noise near starter what is the noise?
The grinding noise you hear may be due to worn bushings on the starter. When the bushings wear, the armature will "drop" and grind against the inner part of the starter, causing it to rotate slowly and not spin fast enough to start the engine. Remove the starter and have it checked out at your local AutoZone or similar auto parts store. If the bushings are worn, it is likely that the armature and internal wall of the starter may be also be damaged and the whole starter will have to be replaced.
Why would brand new starter be making a loud grinding noise?
My first thought is that it may be on the flywheel, or it could be the starter is not the correct one for your make and model..just food for thought..
What will the starter do if you need shims?
The starter drive gear will be too close to the flywheel, causing a grinding noise when the starter is engaged.
Why a 1972 mustang fastback with a 351 Cleveland been having trouble getting the engine to turn over when the key turns something in the starting system makes a grinding noise what could be wrong?
The grinding noise you hear is probably coming from your starter. When the bushings wear out, the armature "drops" against the casing, making it difficult to spin without "grinding" on it. Starters can be rebuilt if you are mechanically inclined - you can buy a "starter overhaul" kit at almost any auto parts store. Before you buy a kit, remove the starter and inspect it - it might be too far gone from the grinding to overhaul. If that's the case, you will need to buy a new or rebuilt starter.
