Noticed a metallic sound when starting our 85 300D.

Starter engages properly and engine starts right away. But this metallic sound is something new. Doesn't last long enough to determine where it comes from. I crawled under and had wife start car, but didn't help. No noise while running.

So, I guess I should prevent the engine from starting and try again.

Thinking it could be starter/ring gear noise? Or starter loose? But it spins engine and retracts without a problem.

Anyone had a similar problem?

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Graham
85 300D,72 350SL, 98 E320, Outback 2.5