Has anyone out there ever heard of the ring gear on the fly wheel coming loose? I was having trouble starting my car where I would just here the starter motor whir. Naturally I thought the started was bad and just not engaging. After the second replacement starter I realized something else was at play and discovered that the ring gear was able to spin on the fly wheel.
Can anyone explain this to me and what the fix is before I tear into it?
The ring gear is a press-fit onto the flywheel. You get a new one, #47 here:
If you can access the flywheel, why not drill holes inthrough ring gear into the fly wheel, and driving a pin through to hold the gear in place.
did in on another car I had, pontiac, if I remember right. worked for until I sold the car.
j.
here:
I'm taking it apart today. I thought about trying the drilling and pinning option too. I'll see what's what when I get in there.
If I do need a flywheel, does anyone know where I can get one? Looking at the usual sources, I only see ring gears and flywheel bolts!?
Thanks for the info!
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