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> I think my starter is going bad, Need opinions
KELTY360
post May 21 2008, 02:52 PM
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Lately I've been getting a whirring metallic sound when I turn the ignition key. I switch it off, then try again and it starts right up. This doesn't seem to happen when the engine is cold - then it starts on the first turn. When I've been driving and then make a short stopover is when it seems to occur. The wiring at the starter and solenoid seems tight and solid; likewise the ground strap from the tranny to the body.

Also, I started to take the starter out, but after loosening the top bolt (in the engine compartment) it doesn't want to come all the way out. Is this a two man job with someone underneath to hold the nut from moving?

It's a '74 2.0 FI
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post May 22 2008, 12:49 AM
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I’ve got a similar problem, when the car is driven for a long period of time (2 to 3 hrs), and stopped for a short period of time, it will not start. Turn the key and nothing. The first time that it happened I replaced the starter. On the next long trip same problem; push started the car to drive home then proceeded to let the car set for a few days because I thought I had gone through another starter. Two days later I was getting ready to replace the starter when I thought I would just give it a try….the car started fine. I had no problems with starting the car for about a year (roughly 6000 miles), but also did not go on any long drives. A year later went on another 3 hr drive, took a 15 min rest, then jumped in to re-start, nothing. This time I set the brake, put the car in neutral and crawled underneath with a screwdriver to arc across the starter terminals. The starter made a god awful grinding noise and I was convinced that the starter was shot, so I push started, drove home, and let set for a couple days. Two days later the car started normally and has done so ever since (about a year again), but again no long drives. To this point I have replaced a starter, bench checked the new starter, used Haynes and various tech bulletins to trouble shoot the starting system and everything checks out, no problems that I can find or think of. If anyone has any ideas I would love to hear them.

Sorry for the long post and thanks in advance,

Greg
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KELTY360   I think my starter is going bad   May 21 2008, 02:52 PM
Travis Neff   sounds like your solenoid is not functioning right...   May 21 2008, 03:03 PM
Phoenix 914-6GT   If you need a starter I have a few sitting here fr...   May 21 2008, 03:13 PM
KELTY360   If you need a starter I have a few sitting here f...   May 21 2008, 07:02 PM
toon1   Starters are very simple to either, fix, clean or ...   May 21 2008, 03:29 PM
messix   vice grips on the engine side, it's a bitch to...   May 21 2008, 03:51 PM
Rand   Hey Marc, let me know if you need an extra hand. I...   May 21 2008, 04:26 PM
rhodyguy   marc, the bolt head is captured in a notch provide...   May 21 2008, 05:23 PM
SGB   I know this seems out there, but is the timing too...   May 21 2008, 07:13 PM
Rand   Yeah, I'm thinking tomorrow mid-day or Friday...   May 21 2008, 07:25 PM
KELTY360   :idea: Hmmmm, I'm gonna guess no. Timing has...   May 21 2008, 07:25 PM
Phoenix 914-6GT   If you need a hand on Friday I will be in Renton. ...   May 21 2008, 10:38 PM
KELTY360   If you need a hand on Friday I will be in Renton....   May 21 2008, 10:45 PM
Phoenix 914-6GT   Cool. Will do.   May 21 2008, 10:51 PM
Greenguy   I’ve got a similar problem, when the car is driv...   May 22 2008, 12:49 AM
Phoenix 914-6GT   What year?   May 22 2008, 01:01 AM
KELTY360   For a WAG I would suspect a resistance problem. He...   May 22 2008, 01:29 AM
Phoenix 914-6GT   Greg.. I am wondering if you have a 74 that is hav...   May 22 2008, 01:41 AM
Tom   Greg, Kelly is probably right on with the heat ...   May 22 2008, 08:10 PM
krazykonrad   It may be just your solenoid. Mine's going bad...   May 23 2008, 07:26 AM


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