Why wont my car start

Tiny
JOSHSHAMOUS
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  • 1987 CHEVROLET CAMARO
  • 70,000 MILES
My car hasnt started for like a month now well I try to start is and it makes this weird grinding noise but wont start so I try again and it makes no noise when I turn the key nothing happens can you help me thanks I think it might be the alternator but jave no idea
Monday, November 14th, 2011 AT 5:05 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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No to the alternator. If it is a grind noise, it sounds like either the starter isn't fully engaging with the flywheel meaning the starter is bad, or the flywheel has some teeth out of it. You will need to check that when you remove the starter.
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Monday, November 14th, 2011 AT 5:08 AM

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