Identify this sound please- Is this Starter Motor?
Discussion
Just after starting the car, I get this annoying noise. I have uploaded it on youtube (only 13 seconds long)
https://youtu.be/OC5zAGEaKPU
Please advise.
https://youtu.be/OC5zAGEaKPU
Please advise.
Thank you for your reply. Really appreciate it.
I actually replaced the starter motor couple of days ago, the replacement was a used one,
If its the starter motor, I am really annoyed that I was sold a faulty one.
when I took out the old starter motor, its teeth were a mess and the front nail bit (bearing bushing i think its called) had fallen off.
I actually replaced the starter motor couple of days ago, the replacement was a used one,
If its the starter motor, I am really annoyed that I was sold a faulty one.
when I took out the old starter motor, its teeth were a mess and the front nail bit (bearing bushing i think its called) had fallen off.
tapkaJohnD said:
NEVER lubricate the business end of a starter with oil, grease or any other liquid.
The CORRECT lubricant is graphite powder.
The oils/greases will attract clutch dust and other contaminants.
JOhn
and there is a risk of the oil or lubricant contaminating the clutch....The CORRECT lubricant is graphite powder.
The oils/greases will attract clutch dust and other contaminants.
JOhn
OP - surely a brand new starter isn't that expensive?
Thank you all for replies. I agree, its better to replace the starter with a new one. My only concern is that my previous starter was under a year old and it, especially its teeth looked in a mess and its front shaft had literally broken. Could there be more to this Starter story than what meets the eye?
craftybunny said:
Thank you all for replies. I agree, its better to replace the starter with a new one. My only concern is that my previous starter was under a year old and it, especially its teeth looked in a mess and its front shaft had literally broken. Could there be more to this Starter story than what meets the eye?
If the starter teeth are a mess, what state is the ring gear in? If that's chewed up it'll do the same to your new starter motor. tapkaJohnD said:
NEVER lubricate the business end of a starter with oil, grease or any other liquid.
The CORRECT lubricant is graphite powder.
The oils/greases will attract clutch dust and other contaminants.
JOhn
Is this why many starters have phosphor bronze bushes that need pressure oiling before fitting??????????????????????????The CORRECT lubricant is graphite powder.
The oils/greases will attract clutch dust and other contaminants.
JOhn
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