Loud clanking noise

2004 SATURN VUE
187,140 MILES • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BOOLEE01
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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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May 16, 2019 at 4:58 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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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
May 16, 2019 at 5:55 AM
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BOOLEE01
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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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May 16, 2019 at 7:16 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Got it.

That sounds terrible.

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

Roy
May 16, 2019 at 8:57 AM
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BOOLEE01
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Thanks Roy! I will run it by my brother who did not do the initial work.
May 16, 2019 at 9:03 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Sounds like a plan.

Roy
May 16, 2019 at 9:06 AM
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