Fly Wheel

MICK21358 · 12-03-2008, 06:38 AM

After fitting a new starter motor to my renault trafic camper,I am experiencing a grinding noise coming from the starter.I hve since removed the starter and found teeth worn on the flywheel,Is it safe to fit another starter motor or should i change the flywheel first.

**SABL** · 12-03-2008, 07:31 AM

Hi MICK21358,

How old and how many miles and exactly which model??

If the teeth are extremely worn, damaged or missing it is best to replace the flywheel. Years ago we used to replace the gear ring on flywheels.....if you have an automatic tranny it is called a flexplate and I think it has to be replaced as a unit. Either way, fix the flywheel/flexplate first, and have a good look at the "starter drive" on the starter itself.

Best of luck,
SABL

**SABL** · 12-03-2008, 07:36 AM

I did not notice that you already replaced the starter....sorry.

Were any shims present when you removed the starter?? They will need to be put back in with the new starter. A local GM dealer did not put the shims back in my son's Camaro when he took it in for servicing.....they denied removing the starter but it was obvious by the noise. We got the shims back in before any damage occured (got spares in my garage).

MICK21358 · 12-05-2008, 05:42 AM

Thanks for your advice SABL ,will have a good look round underneath camper for shims,will let you know how I get on.THANKS.MICK2138

12-03-2008, 06:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
MICK21358 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2 OS: windows xp professional	Fly Wheel After fitting a new starter motor to my renault trafic camper,I am experiencing a grinding noise coming from the starter.I hve since removed the starter and found teeth worn on the flywheel,Is it safe to fit another starter motor or should i change the flywheel first.

12-03-2008, 07:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
SABL Moderator Relaxation Room Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Galena, Ohio Posts: 1,233 OS: WinXP SP3	Re: Fly Wheel Hi MICK21358, How old and how many miles and exactly which model?? If the teeth are extremely worn, damaged or missing it is best to replace the flywheel. Years ago we used to replace the gear ring on flywheels.....if you have an automatic tranny it is called a flexplate and I think it has to be replaced as a unit. Either way, fix the flywheel/flexplate first, and have a good look at the "starter drive" on the starter itself. Best of luck, SABL

12-03-2008, 07:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
SABL Moderator Relaxation Room Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Galena, Ohio Posts: 1,233 OS: WinXP SP3	Re: Fly Wheel I did not notice that you already replaced the starter....sorry. Were any shims present when you removed the starter?? They will need to be put back in with the new starter. A local GM dealer did not put the shims back in my son's Camaro when he took it in for servicing.....they denied removing the starter but it was obvious by the noise. We got the shims back in before any damage occured (got spares in my garage).

12-05-2008, 05:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
MICK21358 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2 OS: windows xp professional	Re: Fly Wheel Thanks for your advice SABL ,will have a good look round underneath camper for shims,will let you know how I get on.THANKS.MICK2138