Starter Problems

SAM. C. · Post by **SAM. C.** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 4:56 pm

Greetings All

I have a starter problem at the moment. When I push the button to start my starter sounds like it is free spinning and makes a whizzing noise. It then slows and stops with a dull thud. It sounds like it is engaging somehow. It is getting more regular and I want to got it sorted before it gets to the point where all it does is free spin. I am not sure if it is the starter itself or a gear with some teeth missing.

I was also wondering if it is the starter can i get it re-built or do I have to get a new one (ouch!!!).

Can anyone point me in the right direction with this one?

Cheers

Sam

M Wehrman · Post by **M Wehrman** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 9:10 pm

The bendix and/or solonoid is bad,I had the same issue,it made better sense to be to get a rebuilt. It was a little over $300,but was a beautiful rebuild I think I got it at E.I.. Your issue will only get worse...

Erik712m · Post by **Erik712m** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 1:32 pm

Sam, On some of the past post Peter mentions that the bendix is pinz specific. Scott or one of the other dealers maybe your only option.

todds112 · Post by **todds112** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 4:57 pm

Ah nuts! Starting to have the same problem. I hope it will get me by until spring.

indigoth · Post by **indigoth** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 8:32 am

i have a similar symptom, but only, only, only when it is really cold out. and I mean, "cold" like -5 degrees out.

anything warmer than about five below and it's just fine.

Jim LaGuardia · Post by **Jim LaGuardia** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 3:02 pm

Classic symtoms of a bad Bendix. You should also replace the 3 bushings for the armature while it is apart. Other option is a new starter, Scott has a very good price on these at E.I.

Jerbearyukon · Post by **Jerbearyukon** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 4:00 pm

Same thing was happening to mine so I ordered a re-built from EI and the warrantee is the same as a new one and $90.00 cheaper.

Now if our dollar was closer

Jer Bear