Just replaced flexplate & starter, now when I start my car there is a VERY loud grinding noise. PLEASE HELP!

Tiny
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Sounds like when something is turning its rubbing on something else. Metal against metal.
Monday, December 5th, 2011 AT 12:36 AM

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Tiny
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The starter needs to be shimmed.
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Monday, December 5th, 2011 AT 12:40 AM
Tiny
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THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! If I only knew about this website earlier. You are the answer to all my car questions. ***** Five stars! 10 out of 10!
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Monday, December 5th, 2011 AT 2:14 AM
Tiny
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My pleasure. Starter shims can be purchased at most parts stores.
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Monday, December 5th, 2011 AT 2:24 AM

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