Starter Motor making noise

Wampa123

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Hi, after a bit of advice. Starter Motor is making a horrendous noise after it has started. took it to mechanic and he said they all do it. Is this true? is there any way of getting rid of it. Mrs said she is embarrassed to drive it as people look at her when she starts it. I told her to just smile and wave at them lol Please save my marriage.. thanks for any help. 2001 1.4
 
Look up lubricating the starter motor pinion. The pinion being stiff/sticky is not allowing the solenoid to retract the main motor shaft, so as the engine catches and runs it over-speeds the motor until it finally manages to disengage from the flywheel.
 
Theres a youtube vid, guy with a porsche but basically the same starter quite interesting!
Was going to look at mine but its stopped making the noise now, possibly since fitting a better earth lead allowing starter to spin faster has free'd it off who knows!!
 
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