starter grinding, wont start now
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starter grinding, wont start now
1994 Dodge Dakota 3.9L
Its been making a bit of a grinding sound sometimes on startup, today it wouldnt even turn over, The starter sound like its going, but it just makes an awful grinding sound and sounds like its slipping.
Im wondering if I should replace the whole starter motor, or if it could be a worn out gear or something(flywheel?) thats slipping and not the starter?
Thanks for any tips
Its been making a bit of a grinding sound sometimes on startup, today it wouldnt even turn over, The starter sound like its going, but it just makes an awful grinding sound and sounds like its slipping.
Im wondering if I should replace the whole starter motor, or if it could be a worn out gear or something(flywheel?) thats slipping and not the starter?
Thanks for any tips
Last edited by BCtrip; 01-14-2010 at 01:32 AM.
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The torque converter would be around $200-300. Check www.autozone.com for a real price. If it is that damaged.
Replace the starter first. Even if some of the teeth on the torque converter is rounded off it still might be enough with a new starter.
Replace the starter first. Even if some of the teeth on the torque converter is rounded off it still might be enough with a new starter.
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you can replace the ring gear on a standard, not sure about an auto but i would check it.
DO NOT replace the starter and start it without making sure your ring gear is ok. check every tooth. a guy replace the starter on his 76 ford torino in motor vehicle repair (painted just like the starsky and hutch car, it was so cool) and chewed up the drive gear on the new starter.
DO NOT replace the starter and start it without making sure your ring gear is ok. check every tooth. a guy replace the starter on his 76 ford torino in motor vehicle repair (painted just like the starsky and hutch car, it was so cool) and chewed up the drive gear on the new starter.
Last edited by mazda7475; 01-16-2010 at 07:56 PM.
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Just wanted to give you guys an update.
Finally got some decent weather today. Went under the truck to check things out and start unbolting the old starter. I was feeling for the top bolt and I noticed the starter was Quite loose. I torqued it back down properly and the truck fired right up no problem.
I never even would have considered the starter working itself loose.. but you live and you learn I guess, lol.
Thanks again for the help.
Finally got some decent weather today. Went under the truck to check things out and start unbolting the old starter. I was feeling for the top bolt and I noticed the starter was Quite loose. I torqued it back down properly and the truck fired right up no problem.
I never even would have considered the starter working itself loose.. but you live and you learn I guess, lol.
Thanks again for the help.