starter bendix lube 96 XJS 4.0
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starter bendix lube 96 XJS 4.0
Good evening,
On occasion I get a horrible grinding noise for a few seconds after I start the car. I've swapped out the starter relay and lubricated the ignition switch thinking that it might be sticking. I thought that had taken care of the problem but it was back again today. I only hear the noise when starting the engine after it has been run awhile. I'm thinking the starter bendix is sticking. Before I take things apart, has anyone else run into this problem? If it is the bendix, what lube should be used? Car has 54K miles.
Thanks, Mitch
On occasion I get a horrible grinding noise for a few seconds after I start the car. I've swapped out the starter relay and lubricated the ignition switch thinking that it might be sticking. I thought that had taken care of the problem but it was back again today. I only hear the noise when starting the engine after it has been run awhile. I'm thinking the starter bendix is sticking. Before I take things apart, has anyone else run into this problem? If it is the bendix, what lube should be used? Car has 54K miles.
Thanks, Mitch
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RagJag (01-30-2015)
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Fesiwig, I have the same car and also get the noise from my starter. I believe it is caused by the gear not withdrawing from the flywheel quick enough. I have not taken the starter off the engine yet as it isn't getting any worse and does not seem to be causing tooth damage. I probably should look into this and see if lubing the shaft the gear runs on would help. I most likely will just replace the starter because they aren't all that expensive.
Cheers, RagJag.
Cheers, RagJag.
#3
Well it's good to know I'm not alone. However, I've found that things that don't work as designed get to the point where they don't work. A new starter might be the answer but if a little of the right kind of lube will free up a sticking part to address the issue, that would certainly be better....
thanks, Mitch
thanks, Mitch
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RagJag (01-30-2015)
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Took Starter off. Undid wire to at firewall first, then top bolt ( because of others who have ran into problems) no problem ( flex head rachet with extension on handle, 13mm), next bottom bolt. The real problem for me was getting the starter off, tapped with hammer, pry bar then acouple dosings of penatrating oil and pry bar, finally wedged off. Undid wires on back of solenoid, removed oil dip stick tube with dip stick in, rubber gromet stays in pan and starter out the bottom. Benix gear damaged abit, will let you know what rebuilder has to say. Will take it in tomorrow.
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