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Subject:Re: Starter Grinding
From:Jeff Lincoln
Date:Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:19:44 -0500

Well, I'll check that for sure - thanks.

On Jan 21, 2008 11:59 AM, <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote:

> 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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Thanks,

Jeff
'90 Carat (Grover)
'86 (We call this one Parts)
'85 GL (Preparing to move to a new Home)
'78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus

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