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Inconsistent starting troubles on '93; please help.

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  • Start date Start date Feb 16, 2009

5spd GT

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I have a '93 LX 5.0L.

I am having starting issues, which about 70-90% of the time I crank the car, the starter just spins and tries to crank, sounding/feeling like a shutter everytime.

Where do I start checking? I am guessing a bad connection.
 
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sounds like either the starter isn't completely engaging or you are missing some teeth on the fly wheel.
 

HISSIN50

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I agree. If the bendix isnt meshing with the ring gear, check your starter bolts (be sure they didnt back out). Otherwise, check the bendix and if ok, the ring-gear.

Your starter might simply be on the outs.....
 
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