Author Topic: possible starter problem???? (Read 4451 times) Tweet

NDVBUSA · « **on:** May 06, 2007, 09:35:56 PM »

Went out today, and after getting gas the starter made a loud clank and I think ground out something like teeth. Is it he starter or the gear?

getbuffwithmatt · « **Reply #1 on:** June 19, 2007, 06:52:59 AM »

same thing happened to me, i'm getting ready to take it to the shop. i believe it is the starter clutch is what they were saying, most likely from it being rolled off to get started previously.

NDVBUSA · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2007, 08:00:14 AM »

It turned out to be the starter gear had rounded off. What year do you have? it seems the newer ones have better starters than the 99-00 models. One thing you can do to prevent it from happening again, is too file out the bolt holes about 1/8"-1/4" to allow the starter to be more flush with the gear.

396 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2007, 03:49:05 PM »

do the 2003 and up starter upgrade.

getbuffwithmatt · « **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2007, 04:17:18 PM »

mine's an '01, i have heard that the newer year models are prone to doin that crap. what all is involved in the '03 upgrade? rough price estimate? Thanks.

396 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2007, 06:23:36 PM »

you replace the starter, starter idlegear limiter, a pin, starter clutch cover and ilder gear cover. The best thing to do is put A "wanted" ad up on this site for a 2003 and newer starter set up and see if you get any hits. I will post the bulletin.