Started up my 91 jap TT sunday morning, only to hear the starter slip again. Had it replaced a month ago. After a minute, i could hear a rattling. Sounded like an exhaust bracket. It just got louder an louder.

 

It did sound like something catching while spinning. Either way, I promplty cacked myself an wondered what sort of dent this will make in my wallet.

 

I checked for oil loss. None. No smoke, and the engine still seemed to run smooth enough. :confused:

 

Could this be major, or something to do with the starter?..oh an do i start crying now. This is the first problem i've had with it, and i've owned it nearly four years. tia :(

could be the starter sticking (not disengaging from the flywheel)

Had it replaced a month ago - sounds like you need to take it back to whoever replaced it for you.

 

Good luck

 

Jack

oh an do i start crying now. This is the first problem i've had with it, and i've owned it nearly four years. tia :(

 

No you start thanking the lord for being so lucky! :rofl:

 

Sounds like the starter sticking again so take it back.

could have just come loose, mine did and make a right noise

I changed my stater the other week because the drive inside had fell to bits when i took the starter off and shock it it rattled inside .It sounded like grinding on the flywheel but it wasnt it was the starter drive fallen to bits.

Thanks ppl. I was begining to think it maybe the flywheel. But the guy i use is pretty good an would have checked it. If it is the flywheel. Is it a big job?