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Loud clanking noise

Tiny
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I just had the starter on my car awd installed yesterday after not
being able to turn it on. Now there is a loud clanking noise when I turn it on.
There was a T shaped curved bracket that came with the starter but not
installed because the old starter didn't have it. Could that be it? What is it called?
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Thursday, May 16th, 2019 AT 11:58 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

That is a support bracket.

Can you post a video of the noise so I can hear it?

Roy
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Thursday, May 16th, 2019 AT 12:55 PM
Tiny
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I will try. Let me know if you get it because had a hard time loading it.
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Thursday, May 16th, 2019 AT 2:16 PM
Tiny
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Got it.

That sounds terrible.

Make sure the mounting bolts are tight. Beyond that, you need another starter.

Roy
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Thursday, May 16th, 2019 AT 3:57 PM
Tiny
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Thanks Roy! I will run it by my brother who did not do the initial work.
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Thursday, May 16th, 2019 AT 4:03 PM
Tiny
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Sounds like a plan.

Roy
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Thursday, May 16th, 2019 AT 4:06 PM

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