I've been getting an occasional "screeching" like noise when starting the car. I know it's not the belts. Sound like its emanating from the starter. Car has 147,500 on it. Any help appreciated. Thanks
90 740 starter problem
Jan 20, 2006
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I'm guessing it is a horrible metallic screech of gear teeth not quite engaging when they are spinning. That would be the starter. As cars go, the
740 is not hard to replace the starter on. A DIYer may just clean and relubricate it, but professionals would just replace it. Some aftermarket starters work fine, some don't last long at all.Mike
Sounds like someone has stripped the ring gear teeth .I replaced mine on my Ford taxi along with a new pinion gear (a must do)just to see the driver trying to start the already running car over and over .It screamed mercy but the fool kept trying to start the engine which was running .Fords had an issue with the pinion gear and ring gear wearing out easy due to such abuse .To replace the ring gear is not easy as its on the auto box which has to be dropped but the pinion gear is very easy its just on the end of the starter motor .To stop the person from doing it again after you have fixed it requires a hammer and axe used in a threatening manner .
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