Starter Problems

100,000 MILES • 2.9L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JGILLES
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Recently my Bronco II started making a high pitched grinding noise when I started it. So I replaced the starter. The remanufactured starter worked for a couple weeks then started making the exact same noise. So I warrantied that one out. I installed the second one I got and it didn't even turn the motor over, just made the same high pitch grinding noise. I did notice the first remanufactured one I pulled the teeth on the starter gear were worn. Is there any way to tell if its the fly wheel? or maybe the engine seized? It was running fine when I parked it and has plenty of oil.
Jan 18, 2016 at 9:31 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Yes, it's very easy to check either on. The flywheel should have been visually inspected when the starter was removed. The engine can be turned by putting a socket on the crankshaft bolt and turning clockwise.
Jan 18, 2016 at 9:43 PM
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