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Newbie question - starter does not always engage #1552378 04/18/06 06:21 PM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 5 B Bill Santiff OP Newbie
OP Bill Santiff Newbie B Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 5	I have a 1999 Contour SE with the V-6 engine. Put an AAMCO transmission in it a year ago - AAMCO replaced it three times under warranty (i.e. free) before it got a good one from its rebuilder. About three months ago the starter sounded like the Bendix clutch wasn't engaging: rapid spinning and screeching noise but no turning of the engine. Replaced starter....same problem developed. Replaced starter again....same problem resurfaced. It doesn't always happen...and after two or three "false starts" it will engage and crank the engine right up. Some times it starts right up on the first try. Questions: I think the flywheel has lost a tooth or two: - Is this the likely cause or is there some other quirk I should look for? - Is the flywheel bolted to the back of the engine or the front of the tranny? (This makes a difference as to whether the repair is on me or on AAMCO - I'm afraid it's on the engine but thought I'd ask). Thanks in advance! Bill Suffering with a 1999 Contour...

Re: Newbie question - starter does not always engage #1552379 04/18/06 06:49 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA T Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er
Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er T Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA	Originally posted by Bill Santiff: ..- I'm afraid it's on the engine but thought I'd ask). Thanks in advance! Bill Welcome Bill . Back of engine. Originally posted by chongo: Last edited by Tony2005; 04/18/06 06:52 PM. "Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles

Re: Newbie question - starter does not always engage #1552380 04/18/06 06:54 PM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 5 B Bill Santiff OP Newbie
OP Bill Santiff Newbie B Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 5	Thanks Tony, Now that I know that I can call around and see where I can get it changed most economically... Sigh. Bill Suffering with a 1999 Contour...

Re: Newbie question - starter does not always engage #1552381 04/18/06 06:57 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA T Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er
Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er T Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA	Originally posted by Bill Santiff: Thanks Tony, Now that I know that I can call around and see where I can get it changed most economically... Sigh. Bill Depends on where you are located, some CEGers might be able to do it cheaper than most shops. Post in the local forum/branch and see if you get a response there. "Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles

Re: Newbie question - starter does not always engage #1552382 04/18/06 07:01 PM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 5 B Bill Santiff OP Newbie
OP Bill Santiff Newbie B Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 5	OK will do - Thanks for the tip. I live in Calvert Co. MD about 20 miles Southeast of Washington DC and work up near BWI airport. Suffering with a 1999 Contour...

Re: Newbie question - starter does not always engage #1552383 04/18/06 07:13 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA T Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er
Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er T Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA	You have a PM. Flashing envelope sign. "Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles

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