<VV> Starter Question

BobHelt@aol.com BobHelt@aol.com
Fri, 13 Feb 2004 02:01:51 EST


In a message dated 2/12/04 8:08:41 PM US Mountain Standard Time, 
Larry@Forman.net writes:

<< Hi Ken,
 My guess is that the flywheel has loose rivets and has caused the ring gear 
 to be non-concentric.  I would recommend checking the ring gear and see if 
 it moves outward or inward as you have someone rotate the engine from the 
 harmonic balancer bolt counterclockwise.  >>

That sounds like a lot of work. Why not pust start the car and listen for the 
rattling sound in neutral with the clutch engaged?
Regards,
Bob Helt