Wierd Sound..

[JSTA33]

i have searched these forums and couldnt find what im after.

the last week or so ive been having this blackboard scratch/type sound on sold starts, sort of sounds like as if someone is scratching a black board.

it sounds like the enging is struggling abit to rev when i turn it on, and its not my turbo because ive heard this sound on n/a cars too.

it only happens in the mornings and after work.

its a r33 rb25det.

thanks

[Moodles2]

with such vague description it's hard to say, could be worn ancillary belt, issue with the viscous radiator fan

[2LV8ETR]

I agree, it sounds like a slipping belt or alternator/AC compressor bearings.

[geraus]

Hey i think im having simular sounds... like it sounds like its struggling to start up?> it could be cold... thats why... only when its cold start it does that yer? like its chugging up? If you could put a sound on youtube.. it would be good.

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

sounds like a belt to me

[StealthX]

+1 for belt.

my old corolla had same problem for a while.

[REDGTT]

Obvious guys.

Struggling to start? Noise after it starts?

Your starter motor is on its way out and its weak. The gear is not retracting after it starts the car thats where the noise comes from. Change your starter motor. Do it yourself and save money.

[Blitz]

Obvious guys.

Struggling to start? Noise after it starts?

Your starter motor is on its way out and its weak. The gear is not retracting after it starts the car thats where the noise comes from. Change your starter motor. Do it yourself and save money.

[JSTA33]

yeah after doing abit more research ive come to the conclusion it is the starter,

a more detailed description od the sound is; it sound like you turn the key in your ignition when the car already is started and it grinds.

gonna get another starter and replace it myself, from what i hear its not the hardest thing to change, ill have a look first though, thanks guys.

[hypergear]

This normally happens when the belt is wet.

[JSTA33]

hmm, the belt has no reason to be wet, cheched the car today for loose bolts and leaks, and its all good.

only started a few weeks ago.

looking for a starter motr atm'

[Ultimategtr]

REDGTT is on the ball.

def the starter motor not retracting.. well the relay. Happens to me too. Happens to my mate with an R as well. No biggy unless the sound is VERY loud, then you need to pay some attention.

What i do is that I crank it a few times without letting it start.. then start her up and the noise wont happen.. or will but very little. Not a fix but will reduce the noise.

[JSTA33]

cheers guy, changed the starter and it work better then ever now.

[ARTZ]

mines been doing it for 2 years...still does it and i still dont care.. ..as long as it starts

just out of interest how much did a starter motor set you back

[JSTA33]

mines been doing it for 2 years...still does it and i still dont care.. ..as long as it starts

just out of interest how much did a starter motor set you back

i payed 70 bucks for mine, but ive seen them cheaper after i bought mine, second hand that is..

put it on your self and youll save a bit of money there.

also gave me a chance to check my car over for leaks or anything out of the ordinary while the car was over the pit.