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Leaky Landy

New Member

• Mar 23, 2006

• #1

My 99 TD5 makes a crunching noise as I start it. Bit odd to describe, sort of, crank it, it starts, then about a second after releasing the ignition key I get a crunch / grindy / something engaging / a bit like traction control noise.

It'll only do it is the disco has been standing with the engine off for a couple of mins. If I start it, turn it off and back on again it dunna happen!

What is it? Any ideas? Do I need to get a sweat on? .

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slob

Well-Known Member

• Mar 23, 2006

• #2

sound like it might be yer starter sticking.. whip it off and make sure the slidy bit does slide

 

yella

New Member

• Mar 23, 2006

• #3

yup, sounds like the bendix to me too

 

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Leaky Landy

New Member

• Apr 4, 2006

• #4

Tried that, tis ok. I found yesterday that if my foot is on the brake pedal when I try and start it, It dont happen............. Odd or wot?

 

l3on

New Member

• Apr 4, 2006

• #5

I take it TD5's don't have pre-engaged starter motors then?