1989 Jeep Cherokee starter sounds like it is hitting flywhe

Tiny
PONZU72
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  • 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,399 MILES
Why wont my jeep start?
Sunday, August 10th, 2008 AT 2:15 AM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

If the starter is making a grinding noise it is not engaging the ring gear and is doing damage to the starter and the ring gear, have the starter repaired and check the drive plate a if the teeth are damaged the gear box will have to be removed to repair it.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Sunday, August 10th, 2008 AT 2:19 AM

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