Thread: Starting issue/ '81 300d/ Flywheel??
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Old 07-15-2009, 11:06 PM
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Sounds like a weak and/or binding bendix drive on the starter. Missing teeth on the flywheel usually makes a very embarassing loud raking noise.
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