Starter won't disengage
#1
10-15-2020, 12:55 PM
Starter won't disengage quickly
hey guys
A new issue has arisen (surprise) the starter isn't getting released from the ring gear until after the engine is running for about 2 seconds. I had the car in the air and lubed the pinion shaft and that fixed it for about 10 starts.
Are there any recommendations on how to fix a sticking pinion shaft without removing the starter?
Thanks Jeff
A new issue has arisen (surprise) the starter isn't getting released from the ring gear until after the engine is running for about 2 seconds. I had the car in the air and lubed the pinion shaft and that fixed it for about 10 starts.
Are there any recommendations on how to fix a sticking pinion shaft without removing the starter?
Thanks Jeff
Last edited by Xjeffs; 10-15-2020 at 01:48 PM.
#2
10-15-2020, 01:07 PM
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The only way I know of is to replace the starter. I'd do it quickly too. I didn't have the warning before my starter seized up in the engaged position and then it wouldn't disengage. By the time I was able to get the battery terminal disconnected, the insides of the starter melted and the batter terminals were so hot I couldn't touch them. I think you're very much on borrowed time
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#3
10-15-2020, 01:35 PM
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hey guys
A new issue had arisen (surprise) the starter isn't getting released from the ring gear until after the engine is running for about 2 seconds. I had the car in the air and lubed the pinion shaft and that fixed it for about 10 starts.
Are there any recommendations on how to fix a sticking pinion shaft without removing the starter?
Thanks Jeff
A new issue had arisen (surprise) the starter isn't getting released from the ring gear until after the engine is running for about 2 seconds. I had the car in the air and lubed the pinion shaft and that fixed it for about 10 starts.
Are there any recommendations on how to fix a sticking pinion shaft without removing the starter?
Thanks Jeff
Did you change the flexplate when you changed the gearbox? Assuming the starter was Ok before the change, you have a dimensional problem, maybe it can be fixed by shimming the starter a bit where it fits to the engine block? The thing is that a new starter might well have the same problem, so best to find the true cause first. For sure the starter has to come out though.
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#4
10-15-2020, 01:46 PM
jeff
Did you change the flexplate when you changed the gearbox? Assuming the starter was Ok before the change, you have a dimensional problem, maybe it can be fixed by shimming the starter a bit where it fits to the engine block? The thing is that a new starter might well have the same problem, so best to find the true cause first. For sure the starter has to come out though.
Did you change the flexplate when you changed the gearbox? Assuming the starter was Ok before the change, you have a dimensional problem, maybe it can be fixed by shimming the starter a bit where it fits to the engine block? The thing is that a new starter might well have the same problem, so best to find the true cause first. For sure the starter has to come out though.
I don't understand what would have changed that it needs to be shimmed now.
#5
10-15-2020, 08:52 PM
I agree with Greg.
My PreHE, did that erratically, and eventually I released the 2 starter securing bolts, not easy, and "jiggle the starter" on those loose bolts, basically moving it barely 1/2mm away from the the ring gear, tightened the bolts.
No more issues, and that was 20 years, maybe more ago, and now that thing is the one at 652000kms, and the OE starter, not bad I reckon.
There is a SMALL amount of play in those mount bolts, like any bolt, and sometimes thats all it takes to get the mesh spot on.
My PreHE, did that erratically, and eventually I released the 2 starter securing bolts, not easy, and "jiggle the starter" on those loose bolts, basically moving it barely 1/2mm away from the the ring gear, tightened the bolts.
No more issues, and that was 20 years, maybe more ago, and now that thing is the one at 652000kms, and the OE starter, not bad I reckon.
There is a SMALL amount of play in those mount bolts, like any bolt, and sometimes thats all it takes to get the mesh spot on.
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#6
10-16-2020, 07:44 AM
I agree with Greg.
My PreHE, did that erratically, and eventually I released the 2 starter securing bolts, not easy, and "jiggle the starter" on those loose bolts, basically moving it barely 1/2mm away from the the ring gear, tightened the bolts.
No more issues, and that was 20 years, maybe more ago, and now that thing is the one at 652000kms, and the OE starter, not bad I reckon.
There is a SMALL amount of play in those mount bolts, like any bolt, and sometimes thats all it takes to get the mesh spot on.
My PreHE, did that erratically, and eventually I released the 2 starter securing bolts, not easy, and "jiggle the starter" on those loose bolts, basically moving it barely 1/2mm away from the the ring gear, tightened the bolts.
No more issues, and that was 20 years, maybe more ago, and now that thing is the one at 652000kms, and the OE starter, not bad I reckon.
There is a SMALL amount of play in those mount bolts, like any bolt, and sometimes thats all it takes to get the mesh spot on.
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