Grinding metal sound while turning key
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Grinding metal sound while turning key
I got a 98 f150 with a 2 year old starter in it. When I go to start the truck I turn the key and it makes a horrible metal crunching sound. If I quick stop, then turn it again, it'll start.
I saw another thread here with 'occasional grinding noise' but this just started, and happens every time I turn the key.
Does anyone think it is time for a new starter or should I look towards the fly wheel or something else???
I saw another thread here with 'occasional grinding noise' but this just started, and happens every time I turn the key.
Does anyone think it is time for a new starter or should I look towards the fly wheel or something else???
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The bendix spring on the starter has/is failing...is essentially throws the starter gear into the flywheel/flexplate to spin the engine...if its been grinding for a while, you will need to check the ring gear on the flywheel/flex plat to make sure it is not damaged...if it is, pull it and the ring gear can be replaced
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Thanks. I haven't used my truck since I heard that noise on start, so it only rattled maybe 3 times, so hopefully no furthur damage was done.
Sounds like the easiest thing for me to do is replace starter (again).
Sounds like the easiest thing for me to do is replace starter (again).
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