1995 sunfire makes a grinding noise when started

1995 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
100,000 MILES
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OLDLADY701
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It make a grinding noise when started
Apr 16, 2012 at 9:02 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Sure its not coming from the starter motor due to excessive clearance between start drive pinion and flywheel/flexplate
Apr 16, 2012 at 9:06 PM
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