In a message dated 1/21/08 9:24:34 AM Eastern Standard Time,
magikvw@GMAIL.COM writes:

> Why on earth would my starter make a grinding noise when the temp is below
> 20 deg? It is a starter for an automatic and is just shy oif a year old. I
> don't have any problems with it unless the temps drop real low and then it
> will make a grinding noise when I turn the key. Makes that sound a couiple
> of times and then starts up fine. It also seems to happen only after if has
> been sitting for the night.
>
>

one time i had the same problem...i checked out the starter and the damn
thing was LOOSE!  the bolts had backed out..  tightened everything up, and never
had a problem again..

chris

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