1992 Chevy S-10 Starter Problems

1992 CHEVROLET S-10
190,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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HVACMAN1215
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My starter on my truck will work some times but most of the time it won't crank over just makes a grinding noise?
Jan 10, 2009 at 11:05 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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It could be that the starter pinion drive (also known as the bendix) is worn. If it is grinding and rotating slowly then the bushings are worn. In either case, you neep to overhaul or replace the starter.


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Jan 10, 2009 at 11:18 PM
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HVACMAN1215
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Ok thanks for the answer I will try that. I think I will take the starter out and have it tested. Because It starts every once in a while so it is turning over
Jan 11, 2009 at 6:15 PM
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