1985 Chevy Corvette Not Starting

Tiny
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  • 1985 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 12,900 MILES
My 85 Corvette is not starting. I origingally thought it was a battery issue because the battery was not holding a charge. But after having an auto parts store charge it. Then carrying it by hand back to the car and seeing it was already at 10 volts.I bought a new one. I get a."Grinding" sound for about 2 seconds and no turn over. It sounds as if it IS trying. But giving up. HELP!
Friday, September 19th, 2008 AT 4:00 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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THE GRIND IS THE BENDIX DRIVE OR THE BUSINESS END OF THE STARTER, IT'S NOT FULLY ENGAGINg the the teeth on the flywheel. Replace the starter, and inspect the teeth on the flywheel.
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Friday, September 19th, 2008 AT 5:59 PM

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