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Starter #887564 03/01/04 09:32 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 16 Santa Barbara S SBMTbiker OP New CEG\'er
OP SBMTbiker New CEG\'er S Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 16 Santa Barbara	My starter is going out on my 98.5 V6 Manual Contour. I think it is the solonoid since I am getting a whiring/grinding sound when I turn the key. The problem is intermitent. After an attempted push start it turned over. Since the solonoid is only $50 I am going to just replace that instead of the whole starter. Do you think that's a good idea or should I replace the whole starter. Thanks, Scott Scott 98.5 SE Sport, 5 Spd., Blew up 9/16/04 05 Altima V6 5Spd.

Re: Starter #887565 03/01/04 11:01 PM
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,408 R Rogerm60 Hard-core CEG'er
Rogerm60 Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,408	You should only do that if you disassemble the bendix and check parts for wear. Take all of the old grease off and re-grease. The bendix is usually the culprit. "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" -George Santayana

Re: Starter #887566 03/02/04 12:06 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 80 Your garage. I imnotted CEG\'er
imnotted CEG\'er I Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 80 Your garage.	Yea, the bendix is a common problem. I had the same problem with mine. It started just in cold weather, then it extended to all times. I just ordered a starter from car-part.com Got a slightly used one off a cougar for ~$45. Didn't have the time to take apart the starter and regrease it. Good luck! I ran a search already! 99 Ford Contour SVT - SOLD!! '90 CRX Si, '98 Explorer V8, '98 Acura ITRally Co-Driver

Re: Starter #887567 03/02/04 01:29 AM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 888 D dbird_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er
dbird_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er D Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 888	yes but check the teeth on the starter drive and the flywheel.... if the teeth on the starter drive are bad they USED to sell them for about $8 to $12 years ago.. dont know what they want for them now but probably alot cheaper then a new starter....

Re: Starter #887568 03/04/04 07:00 AM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 16 Santa Barbara S SBMTbiker OP New CEG\'er
OP SBMTbiker New CEG\'er S Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 16 Santa Barbara	Thanks for your input. I bought a new starter and will put it in on Monday. Scott Scott 98.5 SE Sport, 5 Spd., Blew up 9/16/04 05 Altima V6 5Spd.

Re: Starter #887569 03/09/04 02:25 AM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 16 Santa Barbara S SBMTbiker OP New CEG\'er
OP SBMTbiker New CEG\'er S Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 16 Santa Barbara	I got the starter put in today. Thanks CEG for all the info and help. Scott Scott 98.5 SE Sport, 5 Spd., Blew up 9/16/04 05 Altima V6 5Spd.

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