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1985 Chevrolet Caprice Repair Question


Topics covered: Ring gear, Engine, Noise.
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Asked on November 24, 2010

1985 chevy caprice classic

1985 chevy caprice classic 5.0L
whats the problem and how can i fix it?
when/if the engine rotate it rotates slow and make a loud scratching noise and dont turn over.
i have to pull on the belt to get it to turn over and this sometime work


Avatar Asked by montreyle

Answer

Replied on November 24, 2010

Worn teeth on the ring gear. First remove the starter and check its teeth, but more likely the flex plate / ring gear will have to be replaced.

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