Automotive/starter too flywheel

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Expert: Sean Halliday - 5/14/2009


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have you ever in 40 years .Heard of a new starter taking the flywheel ,off at the center 1992 explorer within two starts in front of the auto sales men thank you clt

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In short,no.This must be one powerful starter to do this as the flywheel on this car is bolted on with heavy duty grade 8 steel bolts.Possibly the bolts  were not tightened up to torque specs?If the bolts were loose they will be torn off as the flywheel is quite heavy.

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Sean Halliday

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general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes,mini cooper 1960/2009,general british cars,ford.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.

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40 years experience on all general auto repair.

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