ok quick rundown on the b2, i got it a yeasr and a half ago with a blown A4LD so i tossed a FM146 in it to get it moving, worked awsome till a few weeks ago, now when you try to start it the starter just sounds like it grinds the flywheel and sometimes it just spins liek the bendix isnt working, this is the 4th starter (had a 1 year replacement warrenty) in a month. the local auto parts guy kept complaining my crank was walking (only about 120k on the 2.9) and sold me a starter shim. well its still doing the same shit and i cant figure out why.
the teeth on the flywheel are fine, they mesh up with the starters teeth just fine. but one thing i did notice is when i hit the bush button to start it my volts drop to 10. i was told this is fine but doesnt it need 12v to operate the starter correctly. and this is a brand new battery charging at 14.2v when running.
give me some ideas because its embarising trying to start this thing and i need it for moving the rest of my stuff to the new house
OH almost forgot, if i remove the starter and put it back in it will start perfectly about 3 times.
the teeth on the flywheel are fine, they mesh up with the starters teeth just fine. but one thing i did notice is when i hit the bush button to start it my volts drop to 10. i was told this is fine but doesnt it need 12v to operate the starter correctly. and this is a brand new battery charging at 14.2v when running.
give me some ideas because its embarising trying to start this thing and i need it for moving the rest of my stuff to the new house
OH almost forgot, if i remove the starter and put it back in it will start perfectly about 3 times.