1997 Ford Thunderbird Car wont start- makes noise

Tiny
BRYAN223
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  • 1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
Ok so my car wont turn over. It was working fine I drove it to subway came out 10 minutes later and it wouldnt start. For a little while it wasnt making any noise at all when I tried to start it. I had a guy from meinike who tried to charge the battery but that didnt work ( didnt think it would) but after he did that when I try to start it now it makes a loud like buzzing noise. The tow truck company guy said it sounds like the flywheel how can I tell which problem i'm having? On a more personal note my cousin says if it's the flywheel its going to be very expensive is this true?
Thursday, October 30th, 2008 AT 10:40 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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If it is the flywheel, it will be a grinding noise as the bendix drive on the starter hits the teeth on the flywheel. I would remove the stater and have a look at that first. Take it to a parts store and have it tested. Flywheel replacement is expensive.
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Friday, October 31st, 2008 AT 11:42 AM

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