Starter Grinding after Start

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Feb 12, 2007 | 06:57 PM

rpatrick

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Starter Grinding after Start

About 1 in 5 times when I start my 93 5.0l, the started makes a grinding noise just after the engine starts.

It is the same sound the starter makes when you try to start an engine that is already running.

I turn the key, the starter always engaes fully, the engine turns over, it starts and then it makes the grinding sound for just a split second after the engin stars. Does not happen every time but maybe 3-4 times a week.

Any idea what could be causing this?

Feb 12, 2007 | 07:02 PM

thelast50ho

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the spring that pushes the starter gear could be broke or weak. Or in might be stickin. Id pull the starter off and check it out

Feb 12, 2007 | 08:19 PM

Redcat Diesel

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I've got a couple other things to check for too.Before you pull the starter see if the bolts are tight.I've seen them back out and the starter drive hangs up on the ring gear.Also worn ring gear teeth or the sprag in the starter drive is breaking apart.Hope this helps.

Feb 13, 2007 | 09:43 AM

akaGWall

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I had the same problem on my '93. The solenoid (on top of the starter) was sticking. This part is available by itself, but I decided to replace the whole starter.

Feb 13, 2007 | 10:18 AM

dave2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by akaGWall

I had the same problem on my '93. The solenoid (on top of the starter) was sticking. This part is available by itself, but I decided to replace the whole starter.

Much less headache and more piece of mind. Rock Auto has Bosch starters real
reasonable.

Good Luck,

Dave

Good Luck

Feb 13, 2007 | 11:22 AM

kell104

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Probably loose bolts or sticking drive. Pull the starter and bench test to see if the drive moves in and out freely.

Feb 13, 2007 | 11:53 AM

jprater

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i had the same problem and i replaced the starter twice then also the solenoid just couldnt get it to stop turns out it was my key switch staying on to far but you couldnt tell it look fine maybe this will help..