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Jan 21, 2008, 11:23 AM

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Hi, i have a 1999 mercury cougar V6. this morning when i tried to start it all i got was a grinding noise, i am suspecting the starter can someone confirm that for me and give me some advice as to what part of the starter is broken?


DanD
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Jan 21, 2008, 11:58 AM

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The first thing to check is the starter mounting bolts; are they still there and tight?
If so remove the starter and check the ring gear of the flywheel for missing or worn teeth.
If ok replace the starter motor; with today’s starter motor’s it’s best to replace it as a unit. Taking them apart to replace just one item, in this case the drive gear, is almost a waste of time & money; get a complete rebuilt unit.
Dan.

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Tom Greenleaf
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Jan 21, 2008, 11:58 AM

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Is the grind like a machine gun rapid fire or a screeching metal type grind? I know it's hard to describe - first would be common to a low battery and second would be like gears at the starter/flywheel not full meshing together,

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