Tag: flywheels
6 Posts

Jul 30, 2015
Today: Starting a Car That's Already Running
How much damage is done to the starter and other parts when you restart a car that's already running? Car Talk explains.

Jan 01, 2000
Why are you going through starters and flywheels? Shims might be the answer.
I have a Chevrolet Caprice with a V- and miles At miles I started getting a grinding sound when starting the car I replaced the original starter but the problem continued At miles I replaced the flywheel The old flywheel...

May 01, 1997
When I turn the ignition, it sounds as if the car is already running...but it's not.
My Nissan SX gave me quite a scare I turned the ignition key and it sounded like the motor was already running I sat there for a minute thinking I had left my car running No I had the keys...

Sep 01, 1996
Is my car's flywheel problem typical of Camrys?
I have a Toyota Camry Several times when I turn on the ignition to start the engine it sounds like the starter is turning but the engine isn't When I called my mechanic he thought it was teeth missing on...

May 01, 1992
What we normally recommend for root canals and crowns.
I own a Pontiac Sunbird with lots of extras It's a super car for me with one exception Sometimes not always there is a very loud scraping sound when I turn on the ignition key I try again and again...

Dec 01, 1991
Save your prayers for something more important.
I own a Toyota Camry automatic transmission that has a chipped flywheel My mechanic said it develops when the starter key is turned on while the engine is already running I can remember two times when I did this Once...