Starter and New flexplate issues

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Aug 16, 2014 | 01:30 PM

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Cherokeekid4x4

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From: Kansas

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 190-hp, 4.0-liter I-6

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Originally Posted by DFlintstone

Supper! That's good news. I got disorented with your photo, and saw that curved crescent mark on the flex plate where the gear rubbed. Figured Cruiser had a point that if was too close. OK, I see it now. An issue with the starter Bendix then.

I just finished putting the new one in, it's way better! But still makes a little noise. Do those chipped teeth make a difference? I know missing teeth would cause noise but what about little chunks missing?? Or is it just the new flexplate breaking in. (Mechanic told me he sees a lot of flexplates make noise when they are new due to the teeth being sharp).

Aug 16, 2014 | 02:34 PM

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DFlintstone

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From: Nor-Cal Coast

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Originally Posted by Cherokeekid4x4

Or is it just the new flexplate breaking in. (Mechanic told me he sees a lot of flexplates make noise when they are new due to the teeth being sharp).

And the crowd cheers!