What is making this noise?

Tiny
JACKIEMCNTY510
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  • 2003 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE
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  • V6
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Car wouldn't start changing starter now it's making this noise.
Monday, November 14th, 2022 AT 1:33 PM

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Tiny
BORIS K
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Hello,

It sounds like the starter Bendix gear is either staying engaged or is touching the ring gear of the flex plate.

I would suggest removing the starter again and comparing the Bendix gear with the old starter. It might be longer than the original gear. See image below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Cheers, Boris
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Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 AT 2:48 AM

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