Car wouldn't start changing starter now it's making this noise.
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Nov 14, 2022 at 1:33 PM
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BORIS K
CAR REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
836 POSTS
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.
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