Grind upon start up, only when cold

[99RangerKrazy]

In the morning when it's cold and I start the Range, directly after it fires up, there is a very distinct grinding sound. I don't think it'd be the starter, althought it could be, but it starts right up, I don't have to crank it at all. This only happens when it's cold though/the truck hasn't been running for quite a while (overnight). Sooo...not sure what it is. It is definately a sound that I could ignore, but I'm kind of a freak for when I hear noises and I shouldn't. A friend of mine said that maybe it could be the tranny/low pressure and low tranny fluid but I checked it and it's fine.

So in recap -

1. Grinding sound directly after start up
2. Only happens after it hasn't been ran for a while


Thanks everyone - I hope this is enough info.

 

[BlackBII]

Can you tell where its coming from?
And is it like a grinding betwenn metal or more like a knocking?

 

[kennykenny]

Im pretty sure I know the noise you speak of. For me it was the starter...check there.

 

[99RangerKrazy]

Can you tell where its coming from?
And is it like a grinding betwenn metal or more like a knocking?

It is coming from the engine bay. It is a different kind of grind....let's see (hard to describe noises on here). Not really metal on metal. More like a very rough scratching, but not a knocking either..it's odd. It could be the starter, but not sure. Thanks.

 

[Branger2B]

yup sticky bendicts... causes lag in the return of the starter gear resulting in that horrible scrapeing noinse. it used to make me cringe/ then i got a new starter!

 

[northerncountry]

i was thinking the same thing Branger. that happend to me and I don't know if this happend to you but it also wore out he bearing and tore the SH## out of my fly wheel gears. GET IT FIXED.!!!!!

 

[northerncountry]

The Ring Gear That Is

 

[chittybangbang]

Check if your bolts holding your starter is loose.

 

[99RangerKrazy]

Yeah I checked the bolts and they were all tight. That thing is definately wedged up in there though! Any tips on removing that the fastest/easiest/best way? Thanks I figure I'll just replace it, since I'm sure it is the original

 

[Rembrandt]

Yeah mine did the same thing for 3 weeks...course that was before I randomly slung a rod haha. So as of now I don't have to worry bout it anymore...but I miss the truck lol It's just sitting in front of the house teasing me calling for the 302