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Old Feb 19, 2001 | 09:18 AM
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A noise has developed when I start the car. It sounds like a graunching just after the engine has fired. Could be something like the starter motor not disengaging properly?
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Old Feb 21, 2001 | 06:01 PM
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Almost certainly the starter drive not returning quickly enough. If it's not, you'll find out soon when it won't engage one morning as the clutch in the drive will cook in no time!

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Old Feb 21, 2001 | 09:19 PM
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The starter motor overrun clutch won't cook. That's exactly what it's designed to do - stop the engine driving the starter motor if it stays engaged.
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Old Feb 26, 2001 | 05:52 PM
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Thanks chaps. Is it something that needs urgent attention, or can it wait to the next service (about another 4000 miles)?
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Old Feb 26, 2001 | 09:18 PM
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I wouldn't wait if it sounds painful.....
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Old Feb 27, 2001 | 03:23 PM
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It's designed to briefly spin, not hang for ages at 3000rpm! It WILL cook! Which is why i used to earn a living rebuilding the things!

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