Originally posted by Tony2005:
Originally posted by abwamo:
what if you change the starter, inspect the flywheel and it looks fine but it still grinds the odd time (once a week on average).
i had this problem for 2 years now but it comes and goes, it has gone as long as 3 to 4 weeks without grinding and as bad as 2 or 3 times a day.
BTW i have the Fidanza Flywheel and i have about 30k on it.


You sure it isn't the weird "clattering/rapping" start up sound that some of us have every now and then.

http://www.contour.org/FAQ/FAQ.php?s=probs&displayid=18

http://www.contour.org/FAQ/tsb/content/97-2-8.html



I have this issue on my 00 CSVT. Push the clutch in, turn the key, GRIND, do it again, starts fine. My CSVT has had the starter replaced before.

I ALSO get the chattering noise described to only happen on early V6 motors on any cold start up. After reading that second link you posted Tony, I think I might make an apointment to have both that AND my flywheel looked at, as I have a feeling it's got some chew marks on it.

2006 Pontiac G6 3900SFI GTP Coupe CAI, Stainless Cat Back, Vector Tune, Strut Brace, Eibach Pro Kit, Custom Made Projector Headlights, 4300K, 20% Tint Former Owner- 2000 "Stryped" CSVT CEG Dragon Run- Oct 13-15