Quote:
Originally Posted by 81veggiebenz
Periodically I will try and start my car and the engine will not crank. The starter or solenoid makes a whining noise and does not engage the engine. The noise is a spinning noise that starts at a lower pitch and then climbs higher as long as you hold the key in the start position. Then spins down to a stop when you release the key. Usually only does it once and then the next try everything works just fine.
So basically do I need a new starter or is there anything else that could be causing this?
|
The Bendix (gear part) has a bad spring in it's sprag clutch .
Older Bosch starters are *very* responsive to DIY repair work
IF you take the time to do a good job ~ replace the solenoid every 25 years or so , clean all the dust and old grease out of it and solder on new brushes as needed , it'll work As-New again , usually better than the ' rebuilts'
as those often re-use the old solenoids .
If you're near a P-A-P junkyard , look in at ALL the old junkers as people often slap a fresh Bosch factory rebuilt starter rather than adjusting the valves etc. etc. the car really needs then they give up and junk it , I see nice fresh rebuilts with the Robert Bosch tag on them al;l the time and they're only $35.00 @ P-A-P
BOTH bolts should need the 10MM allen bit and you only need a 4' extension , maybe $25.00 of new tools @ Harbor Freight , cheaper than the local mechanic fooling with it and leaving the support bracket off in his haste .