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    starter sounds like a machine gun

    just like the title says. a real fast clicking and when it stops it sounds like it hit a bell.

    any ideas ?

    recently done...
    timing belt and all
    valve job
    plugs


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    #2
    Is the starter turning the engine over while its making that sound?
    Lorin


    Originally posted by slammin.e28
    The M30 is God's engine.

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      #3
      Originally posted by LJ851 View Post
      Is the starter turning the engine over while its making that sound?
      nope

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        #4
        Sounds like a weak battery.
        Lorin


        Originally posted by slammin.e28
        The M30 is God's engine.

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          #5
          Originally posted by LJ851 View Post
          Sounds like a weak battery.
          thank you LJ851 !!
          just switrched out with a fresh battery. started and purrs.
          gettimg a new one for this 85 325e right now.

          peace man



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            #6
            Originally posted by cheffy30 View Post
            thank you LJ851 !!
            just switrched out with a fresh battery. started and purrs.
            gettimg a new one for this 85 325e right now.

            peace man



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            My pleasure, glad you are back running.
            Lorin


            Originally posted by slammin.e28
            The M30 is God's engine.

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