Old Red Ranger
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- Nov 3, 2007
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- 41
- Vehicle Year
- 1985
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.8
- Transmission
- Manual
HELP! Ghost in the starter
Hey Guys,
Coming home the other night, I double bumped the starter switch and engaged the starter with the engine running, horrible noises ensued... The truck started twice after that, loudly and with lots of grinding noises. I removed the starter and the teeth appear to be slightly bent, but not chipped or missing. The teeth on the flywheel ring gear are definitely chewed up. swapped the starter with one that is almost brand new and had the same problem(starter spins and grinds, engine does not turn over) I know the engine is not seized, just changed oil today and she will push start at 2mph. Engine was rebuilt approx 18k ago. I am thinking that I will now have to replace the flywheel, I know the ring gear is a cheaper fix but the whole flywheel is only $20 more, so what the hell, cheap insurance at this point right? Since I don't have a lift and a transmission jack, I am going to have to take her in somewhere. My question is this. How many hours of labor should I expect to pay to have the flywheel replaced. According to the manual, you have to drop the tranny and T-case to gain access to it. Any help would be greatly appreciated, I rarely ever take my vehicles into the shop unless the fix requires tool I don't own and can't borrow, and I'd really rather not get ripped off on this one. BTW, truck is an 85 ranger with 2.8, 5spd, 4x4, thanks
Hey Guys,
Coming home the other night, I double bumped the starter switch and engaged the starter with the engine running, horrible noises ensued... The truck started twice after that, loudly and with lots of grinding noises. I removed the starter and the teeth appear to be slightly bent, but not chipped or missing. The teeth on the flywheel ring gear are definitely chewed up. swapped the starter with one that is almost brand new and had the same problem(starter spins and grinds, engine does not turn over) I know the engine is not seized, just changed oil today and she will push start at 2mph. Engine was rebuilt approx 18k ago. I am thinking that I will now have to replace the flywheel, I know the ring gear is a cheaper fix but the whole flywheel is only $20 more, so what the hell, cheap insurance at this point right? Since I don't have a lift and a transmission jack, I am going to have to take her in somewhere. My question is this. How many hours of labor should I expect to pay to have the flywheel replaced. According to the manual, you have to drop the tranny and T-case to gain access to it. Any help would be greatly appreciated, I rarely ever take my vehicles into the shop unless the fix requires tool I don't own and can't borrow, and I'd really rather not get ripped off on this one. BTW, truck is an 85 ranger with 2.8, 5spd, 4x4, thanks
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