New Starter on an old Honda

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Larry B, Feb 5, 2009.

  1. Larry B

    Larry B Guest

    My old Honda just got a new starter. It makes a grinding noise momentarily
    when I crank it over that sounds just like the sound that comes from trying
    to start a running engine.

    Our mechanic says that that noise can happen when a new starter's "sharp'
    gears" have some difficulty with the worn gears that they are meshing with,
    and that it should abate over time.

    We trust our mechanic but wonder if there could be other factors at play
    here?

    Thanks, Larry
     
    Larry B, Feb 5, 2009
    #1
  2. Larry B

    Jim Guest

    It needs to be shimmed.
     
    Jim, Feb 5, 2009
    #2
  3. Larry B

    Michael Pardee Guest

    As Jim and Leftie say, it could be alignment... but I'm concerned it could
    be a lubrication problem in the new starter. If it doesn't get better in the
    next two weeks don't waste any more time - it will have to be fixed.

    Mike
     
    Michael Pardee, Feb 5, 2009
    #3
  4. Larry B

    Leftie Guest

    The starter could be slightly misaligned, especially if it's
    aftermarket. Give it a week or so, and if there's no improvement at all,
    ask that he make it right.
     
    Leftie, Feb 5, 2009
    #4
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