So I had to let my '84 gl sit for just over a month. I had been starting and running fine. Now when I try to start it the starter just makes a clicking noise and will not turn over. If I try over and over it will turn over and start up after a while but when it does it makes a loud grinding noise as if I was still turning the key to engage the starter. Any thoughts or suggestions??

pull out starter and pull it up and service it or clean it up, or just buy a starter (Y)

probably the starter solenoid. its the piece that engages the flywheel and activates the starter once its hooked up. it will be on the side of the starter, you can service or replace them separately, but generally the whole starter gets replaced.

 

first check your connections and battery though. could just be a juice problem.

first check your connections and battery though. could just be a juice problem.

 

My thoughts as well. I've had this problem on a 4Runner before

Have an assistant turn the key while you measure what voltage youre getting at the starter. Then youll know for sure....but id just replace the starter

just bought 10 sets of starter contacts they go for 2$ a set and take ten minutes to change do this dayly

Where do you get them, Ivan?

 

Last time I needed some, I had a heck of a time finding them in Canada. Finally got them from a place in Prince George. Shipping cost twice as much as the contacts, which I thought were reasonable at $8.00 a set. (Cheaper than a new starter!)

Pulled out starter, took it apart and cleaned it all up. Cleaned all contacts, brushes, positive and ignition connections. Now he starts up every time. But loud high pitch grinding noise I still there. Noise changes very slightly when clutch is engaged. Car still goes into gear, drives and shifts fine. Checked the tranny fluid and it's more than full. Maybe cause it sat for a while and fluid settled? Could the noise be due to the the car having sat and the the transmission fluid settling to the bottom and not doing its job??

throwout bearing? check your clutch cable adjustment, it may just not be letting out fully. ive heard them make noise when that happens.

 

if working on the starter changed it, I would guess thats still the source.

See if this thread will help:

 

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=109551

 

 

Sam

Replaced starter. Old one was staying engaged/ gear not retracting back into starter so flywheel was constantly turning the starter. Runnin like a champ again!!! Thanks all for the help