A week ago i just finished buttoning up my 2 month project of rebuilding my 325i for winter duty. here is what i have done
- timing belt and tensioner
- head gasket
- replaced valve cover gasket
- replaced exhaust heat shield/ gaskets
- replaced intake gaskets
- transmission input and output shaft seal
- replaced all shift linkage bushings
- replaced shifter seals
- replaced clutch disk, throw out bearing, and pressure plate,
- had the flywheel machined
- replaced the rear differential fluid and output shaft seals, and gasket
after all that was done i pulled out the car and attempted to start it. It started, but made a screeching noise after i let the key go.
i drove it for a week like that when you would start it, it would make a low grinding noise while cranking, once the engine caught however, it would make a loud screech then would dissappear, until you tried to start it again.
On Wednesday this week I went out to start my car but to no avail.
it sounded like the starter was turning but not engaging the flywheel.
I figured since the starter was original it must have gone bad so i ordered a new one.
just finished installing the new one and i have the exact same problem.
can anyone help I have no idea where to go from here?
- timing belt and tensioner
- head gasket
- replaced valve cover gasket
- replaced exhaust heat shield/ gaskets
- replaced intake gaskets
- transmission input and output shaft seal
- replaced all shift linkage bushings
- replaced shifter seals
- replaced clutch disk, throw out bearing, and pressure plate,
- had the flywheel machined
- replaced the rear differential fluid and output shaft seals, and gasket
after all that was done i pulled out the car and attempted to start it. It started, but made a screeching noise after i let the key go.
i drove it for a week like that when you would start it, it would make a low grinding noise while cranking, once the engine caught however, it would make a loud screech then would dissappear, until you tried to start it again.
On Wednesday this week I went out to start my car but to no avail.
it sounded like the starter was turning but not engaging the flywheel.
I figured since the starter was original it must have gone bad so i ordered a new one.
just finished installing the new one and i have the exact same problem.
can anyone help I have no idea where to go from here?
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