Flywheel grinding into my starter.....pictures inside

[williamdsm]

Hi guys. I got the engine out of my car a few days ago. I'm going to be buying a new shortblock soon, so I've been taking the engine apart. I took the starter and head off today, and was pretty surprised at what I saw. This can't be normal, so I figured I'd post some pictures to see if you guys have any answers.

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It's obvious that the flywheel was grinding into the starter...but why? Any and all help is appreciated.

 

[xxraptor660xx]

Do you here grinding every time you try and start the car?

 

[williamdsm]

Actually guys, I have no idea. The car hasn't started since I've owned it. I bought it as a project car.

 

[asexton6969]

have you thought about improper shimming? Whether it be too many shims, or not enough shims?

 

[williamdsm]

have you thought about improper shimming? Whether it be too many shims, or not enough shims?

Hmm. No I haven't. Thanks for your input!

 

[91 Turbo Mitsu]

There is the possibility also that the previous owner had a problem with some bolts coming loose on the trans and allowing it to lean into the flywheel.Also too I didn't think our cars had any shims behind the starter. I know my 1G doesn't.If you have never started the car I would check the flywheel whenyou get it apart to make sure it is true.I would lean towards my first assumption before I got to worried though. Keep us posted

 

[xxraptor660xx]

well im sure he doesnt since it been doing it for a while obiously

Actually I'm hearing grinding when I start my car, and I was wondering if it was caused by something similar. Mine has been grinding for over 6 months, so time has nothing to do with it, OBVIOUSLY.WTF

 

[Jst4Cyl]

You actually do have a "type" of shim (Below is a pic, Top left of flywheel). If anyone has ever pulled the tranny you would be able to see this. I don't think it would be a big of enough difference to cause this though.

Possibly a wrong starter.

Maybe a 2g starter or 1G AT starter that you have there.

Actually I'm hearing grinding when I start my car, and I was wondering if it was caused by something similar. Mine has been grinding for over 6 months, so time has nothing to do with it, OBVIOUSLY.WTF

Do you have a vibration any where in your rpms? Weither while driving or just in neutral?

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[97redgsx]

Could it possibly be an extreme case of crankwalk? Check for crankshaft movement, also check your crank angle sensor for damage. I am not sure but its a thought.

 

[jongreene]

Put in a couple properly sized washers and it should line back up.

 

[dsmsucks]

Could it possibly be an extreme case of crankwalk? Check for crankshaft movement, also check your crank angle sensor for damage. I am not sure but its a thought.

6bolt that crankwalked, possible but doubt it! Looks like he has the wrong starter

 

[kmoore]

Actually I'm hearing grinding when I start my car, and I was wondering if it was caused by something similar. Mine has been grinding for over 6 months, so time has nothing to do with it, OBVIOUSLY.WTF

For your situation, I had a similiar problem. It turned out that the starter was starting to go bad and it wasn't fully disengaging from the flywheel so it would hit the flywheel for about 2 seconds and then become silent. Got a new starter and problem solved.