Strange Noise - starting

[Mblinko]

A while ago, I started up and the starter motor seemed to stick on as it continued to turn while the engine was running. Since then, after I start it up and the starter stops spinning as normal, I can hear what sounds like a dry bearing spinning to a standstill. It only ever happens when I start it up. It sounded like a starter problem, so I replaced it with new, but the noise continues just the same. I did consider whether it would be clutch related but given it only ever happens on start up, I discounted it especially as that is also new.

Am a bit stumped TBH, and given we are only a couple of weeks from departing on our trip I would like to figure it out and decide what to do.

anyone any ideas ?

 

[Towpack]

I sometimes hear it on mine. It's not intrusive but if I listen closely I can hear it. I think it's just the starter itself spinning to a stop when the pinion gear disengages on release of the key.

 

[clivehorridge]

I had the same thing, yet a replacement starter unit resolved the problem.

Can't think what could be occurring here, unless it's the same as TP suggested...

 

[Dave2000]

Try starting with the clutch pedal depressed. May be the thrust bearing just picking up as you start and rolling to a stop, rare but have seen it before. Also I note the solenoid 'thrust pin', is often a little too long 'out of the box', this keeps the starter dog engaged for just a second or two too long. Given this is a replacement starter and the sound has not changed, perhaps the ignition switch/relays contacts sticking for a second or two, thus allowing the starter dog to reach speeds it was not designed for?


regards

Dave

 

[Mblinko]

Dave, thanks. I did wonder about the relay given the fact that the starter motor stayed engaged and continued to run until I turned the car off. That the noise continues post replacement further points to it. Will track it down and see if I can find a replacement.